Job description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Associate with dedicated Social Security Disability (SSD) experience to play a key leadership role within our legal team. This position is ideal for a seasoned SSD attorney who is confident managing a complex caseload, leading hearings independently, and serving as a subject-matter expert and mentor to junior attorneys.
In this role, you will balance direct client advocacy with oversight responsibilities, contributing to case strategy, quality control, and team development. You will have meaningful autonomy, the support of experienced leadership, and the opportunity to shape best practices while continuing to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.
Responsibilities:
- Independently manage a high volume of hearings for SSD hearings per month, primarily via video conference
- Handle complex and high-exposure SSD cases with minimal supervision
- Conduct pre-hearing strategy calls with clients to prepare them for hearings and ensure thorough case readiness
- Review, revise, and finalize medical summaries, legal briefs, and hearing memoranda prepared by support staff
- Maintain accurate, compliant, and well-organized case files
- Ensure timely, compassionate, and professional client communication throughout the case lifecycle
- Serve as a mentor and resource for junior and associate attorneys
- Provide guidance on case strategy, hearing preparation, and SSD best practices
- Support quality assurance efforts to ensure consistent legal standards across cases
- Collaborate with firm leadership on workflow improvements, training needs, and case outcomes
- Stay current on SSD law, SSA policy updates, and regulatory changes, sharing insights with the broader team
- Participate in firm meetings, trainings, and process improvement initiatives
- Assist with escalated client issues or complex legal questions as needed
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school. Active license to practice law in any U.S. state
- 3-5 years of legal experience; experience conducting hearings and/or working in a legal firm preferred
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client service skills
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and manage a high volume of cases
- Compassionate and dedicated to helping others
- Proficiency with video conferencing technology and other relevant software
- Demonstrated experience independently conducting administrative hearings
- High level of organization and ability to manage a substantial caseload independently
- Comfort working in a remote environment with video hearings and digital case management tools
