Junior Disability Law Associate – Social Security

National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives; Phoenix (AZ); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental and vision benefits

401k with employer match

Résumé du poste

National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives seeks a Junior Associate for a boutique disability law firm in Phoenix. Responsibilities include client meetings, case analysis, and drafting briefs for the SSA, with representation at 10–20 hearings per month across the state.

The candidate must have bar admission in any state. SSA experience is preferred, but willingness to learn and strong teamwork, writing, and advocacy skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in helping others
• Ability to quickly learn a new area of law
• Receptive to training and coaching; ability to implement feedback quickly
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and desire to work with a team on a regular basis
• Excellent legal writing, analysis and oral advocacy skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills

Responsabilités

• Handling new client meetings
• Analyzing cases for strengths and weaknesses
• Drafting briefs on behalf of clients for the Social Security Administration
• Representing clients by appearing in 10-20 hearings per month before the Social Security Administration
• Drafting Appeals Council briefs
• Collaborating with legal assistants, case managers and other staff to gain a full appreciation of the client’s case
• Participating in discussions and mock oral arguments to prepare for court

Connaissances

Empathy

Teamwork

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Learning agility

Description du poste

National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives seeks a Junior Associate for a boutique disability law firm in Phoenix. Responsibilities include client meetings, case analysis, and drafting briefs for the SSA, with representation at 10–20 hearings per month across the state.

The candidate must have bar admission in any state. SSA experience is preferred, but willingness to learn and strong teamwork, writing, and advocacy skills are essential.