Job Title: Social Security Disability Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
- Utilize the Case Management Software to communicate with attorneys and clients and manage all aspects of cases
- Ensure clients are comfortable and informed about the status of their claim, guiding them through the claims process
- Complete intakes with prospective clients to assess case strength
- Work with attorneys to develop case strategies and interface with clients to obtain evidence
- Independently identify and obtain medical evidence to support claims
- Communicate effectively with clients and respond to inquiries within 48 business hours, depending on urgency
- Assist clients with paperwork and ensure that the Social Security Administration (SSA) receives requested information timely
- Communicate with Social Security offices and handle time-sensitive issues related to Social Security hearings
- Maintain comprehensive and meticulous notes about case actions within the case management software for team collaboration
- Be willing to take on additional tasks and request support when needed
Education and Experience Information:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience working with Social Security Disability cases with a law firm as a legal assistant or paralegal
- Direct experience with the Social Security Administration (SSA)/SSD for at least 2 years is required
Salary Information:
- The salary range is $40,000 to $50,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications
Additional Information:
The position is full-time and fully remote/virtual, offering a flexible schedule. The benefits include unlimited paid time off, paid holidays, a week off at the end of the year with PTO, bonus opportunities, and opportunities for growth. The law firm emphasizes a healthy work-life balance and autonomy, expecting high accountability and quality work. The firm is women-owned, veteran-owned, and LGBTQIA2S+-owned, and it serves a diverse client base. The ideal candidate should be comfortable and enthusiastic about helping a diverse clientele and must align with the firm's core values of autonomy, trust, mutual respect, freedom, accountability, and work-life balance. The work can be emotionally taxing, involving clients who experience trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and homelessness, and the candidate should be prepared for this aspect of the role.
