Social Security Paralegal

National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance option

11 paid holidays + PTO

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives in Pensacola seeks a paralegal with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Join a firm dedicated to representing disabled individuals in disability benefit claims and benefit from mentoring, challenging work, and opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities include establishing claims, managing documents, and coordinating with attorneys to prepare for hearings, while providing timely

Qualifications

• Requires an associate's degree or higher, paralegal experience, or direct Social Security experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Establishing client’s claim and timely submitting paperwork.
• Keeping clients updated on claim status and responding to communications.
• Case management: tracking status and organizing documents.
• Reviewing and submitting medical records.
• Assisting attorney in hearing preparation and scheduling.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Team player

Phone voice

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Paralegal experience

Social Security experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

A two lawyer firm in downtown Pensacola seeks a paralegal with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. The firm specializes in the representation of disabled persons and aiding them with their claim for disability benefits.

You will experience challenges, responsibility, and be mentored. You will get to play an important role in improving the lives of severely disabled people. We offer plenty of opportunity for your professional and personal development.

You will receive the following:

• Medical insurance, with option for dental insurance
• 11 paid holidays plus PTO off in your first year
• A retirement plan with employer match

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Establishing client’s claim
• Timely submitting necessary paperwork
• Keeping clients updated with status of their claim
• Responding to email, mail, and phone communications
• Case management responsibilities - tracking case status
• Reviewing and submitting medical records
• Contacting clients to obtain details on their cases
• Helping attorney prepare for hearing
• Crafting medical timelines chronicling major medical events and appointments
• Timely filing appeals for all administrative and court levels
• Assisting attorney organize/schedule important dates, phone calls, meetings, and court appearances
• Working together with colleagues to serve clients

The job requires someone with:

• An associate’s degree or higher, paralegal experience, or direct Social Security experience
• An empathetic, patient, and compassionate person
• A pleasant, intelligent, and reassuring phone voice
• Strong people skills and ability to work well with others
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and focus in a fast paced work environment
• Skilled in word processing, and
• Someone attentive to detail
• Ability to work both in a group and individually
• A strategic, creative thinker

Legal experience, particularly in disability law, is preferred. Please submit your salary requirements, resume, and a simple cover letter.