Social Security Attorney

Disability Law Group; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Generous PTO & Holidays

CLE & Bar Dues Reimbursement

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Disability Law Group is seeking a Social Security Attorney to manage a high-volume caseload, representing clients in disability claims and hearings. You will collaborate with a dedicated Case Manager and a growing tech-supported infrastructure, including AI tools for brief generation and hearing prep.

This role offers independence, flexibility, and responsibility over case files, with a Case Manager handling grunt work and a team assisting with intake.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan.
• Strong writing, communication, and time management skills.
• Commitment to disability rights and client-centered advocacy.
• Prior SSA representation experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients before the SSA at all levels: Initial Application, Reconsideration, ALJ Hearings, and Appeals Council.
• Draft legal briefs, memoranda, and Appeals Council letters.
• Collaborate with Case Managers to prepare ERE submissions and ensure timely record acquisition.
• Maintain consistent client communication with empathy and professionalism.
• Monitor filing deadlines, hearing schedules, and appeals using Prevail and ERE systems.
• Participate in weekly department meetings and attorney strategy sessions.
• Work closely with supervising attorney on complex matters and receive structured mentorship.
• Option to participate in Federal USDC work over time (not required initially).

Skills

Juridical writing

Communication

Time management

Disability rights advocacy

SSA representation (preferred)

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Tools

Prevail

ERE

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

As a Social Security Attorney at Disability Law Group, you’ll manage a high-volume caseload and represent clients in disability claims and hearings. You’ll collaborate closely with a dedicated Case Manager, Records Managers, and our growing tech-supported infrastructure, including AI tools for brief generation and hearing prep.

This position is ideal for a motivated attorney seeking purpose-driven work in a fast-paced, client-centered environment.

Our core values – listen, invest, vigor, empathy, and solutions – drive us to be better and do better for our clients.

This position offers a great deal of independence, flexibility for personal styles, and responsibility over case files. You will be assigned a Case Manager to assist with a lot of the grunt work for your cases as well as a team to assist with intake, file ordering, etc. This is a full-time position offering competitive pay, BCBS benefits and PTO.

RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES

• Represent clients before the SSA at all levels: Initial Application, Reconsideration, ALJ Hearings, and Appeals Council.
• Draft legal briefs, memoranda, and Appeals Council letters.
• Collaborate with Case Managers to prepare ERE submissions and ensure timely record acquisition.
• Maintain consistent client communication with empathy and professionalism.
• Monitor filing deadlines, hearing schedules, and appeals using Prevail and ERE systems.
• Participate in weekly department meetings and attorney strategy sessions.
• Work closely with supervising attorney on complex matters and receive structured mentorship.
• Option to participate in Federal USDC work over time (not required initially).

KEY SKILLS

• JD from an accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan
• Prior SSA representation experience preferred but not required
• Strong writing, communication, and time management skills
• Commitment to disability rights and client-centered advocacy
• Strong analytical, technical, written, communication, and interpersonal skills

Location

Remote. Potential occasional office visits if in the Troy area.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $90,000-$125,000 + Performance-Based Bonuses
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays (Including your birthday off)
• CLE & Bar Dues Reimbursement
• Work-Life Balance

Note: A short assessment will be assigned to you in the interview process.