Paralegal - Social Security / Disability

Ekspert Counsel; Miami (FL); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 78.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits

Dental insurance

PTO

401(k)

Zusammenfassung

Ekspert Counsel in Miami is seeking an experienced Social Security Disability Paralegal to join its growing team. Ideal candidates are compassionate, organized, and detail-oriented with direct SSD/SSDI/SSI experience and a passion for helping clients navigate the disability benefits process.

The Paralegal will work closely with attorneys and clients from intake through hearings and appeals, handling a full case load.

Qualifikationen

• Experience handling Social Security Disability claims (SSDI/SSI) as a paralegal is required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Thorough knowledge of SSA procedures, deadlines, appeals, and hearing preparation.
• Experience obtaining, reviewing, organizing, and summarizing medical records and other supporting documentation.
• Strong understanding of SSD applications, reconsiderations, ALJ hearings, and appeals.

Aufgaben

• Manage a caseload of Social Security Disability matters from intake through resolution.
• Assist clients with SSDI and SSI applications, appeals, and related documentation.
• Gather, review, organize, and summarize medical records and other supporting evidence.
• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding case status, deadlines, and required documentation.
• Prepare and submit forms, applications, appeals, and correspondence to the SSA.
• Monitor case deadlines and track claim progression through administrative processes.
• Coordinate with medical providers, vocational experts, and government agencies to obtain records and supporting documentation.
• Draft case summaries, hearing briefs, and other litigation-related documents for attorney review.
• Prepare attorneys and clients for hearings before Administrative Law Judges (ALJs).
• Maintain accurate case files and case management system records.
• Provide litigation support for Social Security Disability appeals and related matters as needed.

Kenntnisse

SSD/SSDI/SSI experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Medical records handling

ALJ hearing prep knowledge

Ausbildung

Paralegal certification

Jobbeschreibung

A plaintiff-side law firm in Miami is seeking an experienced Social Security Disability Paralegal to join its growing team. This position is ideal for a compassionate, organized, and detail-oriented legal professional who has direct experience handling Social Security Disability (SSD/SSDI/SSI) claims and enjoys helping clients navigate the disability benefits process.

The Paralegal will work closely with attorneys and clients throughout all stages of Social Security Disability matters, from initial application through administrative hearings and appeals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Social Security Disability matters from intake through resolution.
• Assist clients with SSDI and SSI applications, appeals, and related documentation.
• Gather, review, organize, and summarize medical records and other supporting evidence.
• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding case status, deadlines, and required documentation.
• Prepare and submit forms, applications, appeals, and correspondence to the Social Security Administration.
• Monitor case deadlines and track claim progression through administrative processes.
• Coordinate with medical providers, vocational experts, and government agencies to obtain records and supporting documentation.
• Draft case summaries, hearing briefs, and other litigation-related documents for attorney review.
• Prepare attorneys and clients for hearings before Administrative Law Judges (ALJs).
• Maintain accurate case files and case management system records.
• Provide litigation support for Social Security Disability appeals and related matters as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience handling Social Security Disability claims (SSDI and/or SSI) as a Paralegal is required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Thorough knowledge of Social Security Administration procedures, deadlines, appeals, and hearing preparation.
• Experience obtaining, reviewing, organizing, and summarizing medical records and other supporting documentation.
• Strong understanding of Social Security Disability applications, reconsiderations, Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearings, and appeals.

Compensation includes a base salary of $70,000-$78,000, bonus incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, long-term/short-term, PTO, 401(K), etc.).