Description:
Job Summary:As a Social Security Attorney at Disability Law Group, you'll manage a high-volume caseload and represent clients in disability claims and hearings. You'll collaborate closely with a dedicated Case Manager, Records Managers, and our growing tech-supported infrastructure, including AI tools for brief generation and hearing prep.
This position is ideal for a motivated attorney seeking purpose-driven work in a fast-paced, client-centered environment.
Our core values – listen, invest, vigor, empathy, and solutions – drive us to be better and do better for our clients.
This position offers a great deal of independence, flexibility for personal styles, and responsibility over case files. You will be assigned a Case Manager to assist with a lot of the grunt work for your cases as well as a team to assist with intake, file ordering, etc. This is a full-time position offering competitive pay, BCBS benefits and PTO.
Resonsibilities/Job Duties
- Represent clients before the SSA at all levels: Initial Application, Reconsideration, ALJ Hearings, and Appeals Council.
- Draft legal briefs, memoranda, and Appeals Council letters.
- Collaborate with Case Managers to prepare ERE submissions and ensure timely record acquisition.
- Maintain consistent client communication with empathy and professionalism.
- Monitor filing deadlines, hearing schedules, and appeals using Prevail and ERE systems.
- Participate in weekly department meetings and attorney strategy sessions.
- Work closely with supervising attorney on complex matters and receive structured mentorship.
- Option to participate in Federal USDC work over time (not required initially).
Key Skills
- Jd from An Accredited Law School
- Licensed and In Good Standing with The State Bar of Michigan
- Prior Ssa Representation Experience Preferred but Not Required
- Strong Writing, Communication, and Time Management Skills
- Commitment to Disability Rights and Client-Centered Advocacy
- Strong Analytical, Technical, Written, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills
Location: Remote. Potential Occasional Office Visits if In the Troy Area.