SSD Paralegal - Disability Claims Specialist

Altman Nussbaum Shunnarah Trial Attorneys; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Altman Nussbaum Shunnarah Trial Attorneys, a growing personal injury law firm based in Boston, seeks an organized paralegal with SSDI/SSI experience. You will handle intake, file SSDI/SSI applications, manage medical records, and prepare hearings while coordinating with clients, SSA offices, DDS, and medical providers.

This 100% on-site role may consider a remote candidate with the right experience. The team emphasizes client focus, integrity, and relentless advocacy in disability claims.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years SSDI/SSI paralegal experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills to manage high-volume caseload.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and client-service skills.
• Familiarity with case management software (deleted ERE) and Microsoft Office.
• Fluency in additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client intake and gather medical, treatment, work history, and daily functioning data.
• Prepare and file SSDI/SSI applications and hearing requests.
• Complete SSA forms including disability, function, and work history reports.
• Request and organize medical records and opinions.
• Prepare cases for hearings with exhibits and briefs.
• Track case status and deadlines across stages.
• Communicate with clients, SSA field offices, DDS, and medical providers.
• Manage documents through SSA's ERE portal and the firm's case system.
• Work a 40-hour work week.

Skills

SSDI experience

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Case management software

Microsoft Office

Languages (plus)

Tools

ERE portal

Job description

Altman Nussbaum Shunnarah Trial Attorneys, a growing personal injury law firm based in Boston, seeks an organized paralegal with SSDI/SSI experience. You will handle intake, file SSDI/SSI applications, manage medical records, and prepare hearings while coordinating with clients, SSA offices, DDS, and medical providers.

This 100% on-site role may consider a remote candidate with the right experience. The team emphasizes client focus, integrity, and relentless advocacy in disability claims.