SSDI/SSI Disability Claims Paralegal

Altman Nussbaum Shunnarah Trial Attorneys; Framingham (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 in Boston seeks an organized paralegal to manage Social Security Disability claims from intake to hearing. The role focuses on preparing and filing SSDI/SSI applications and coordinating with clients, medical providers, and attorneys.

You will collect and organize medical records, track deadlines, and communicate with SSA offices. This is a 100% on-site position with potential remote consideration for the right experience.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years prior Social Security Disability or SSI experience strongly preferred; deleting general litigation or personal injury paralegal experience considered
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload with competing deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication and client-service skills
• Comfort with case management software (deleted ERE) and Microsoft Office
• Fluency in additional languages a plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct client intake and gather background on medical conditions, treatment history, work history, and daily functioning
• Prepare cases for hearings, including exhibit files, pre-hearing briefs, and hearing memoranda
• Track case status and statutory deadlines across the initial, reconsideration, hearing, and Appeals Council stages
• Communicate regularly with clients, SSA field offices, Disability Determination Services (DDS), and medical providers
• Manage documents and cases through SSA's Electronic Records Express (ERE) portal and the firm’s case management system
• Work a 40 hour work week

Skills

Paralegal experience

SSD/SSI experience

Organizational skills

Client service

Tools

Case management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Altman Nussbaum Shunnarah Trial Attorneys in Boston seeks an organized paralegal to manage Social Security Disability claims from intake to hearing. The role focuses on preparing and filing SSDI/SSI applications and coordinating with clients, medical providers, and attorneys.

You will collect and organize medical records, track deadlines, and communicate with SSA offices. This is a 100% on-site position with potential remote consideration for the right experience.