Description:

About the role:
Jorgensen Law has been representing Social Security disability claimants in San Diego since 2005. We are a dedicated disability practice that has helped tens of thousands of people obtain the benefits they deserve. We are looking for an attorney who is newer to practice or new to Social Security law and wants to build genuine expertise in a focused, supportive environment.

This is not a sink-or-swim position. You will work closely with firm leadership and learn this practice area from the ground up, with direct mentorship on case strategy, ALJ tendencies, medical record analysis, and hearing advocacy. Because mentorship is central to this role, we expect new attorneys to work from our San Diego office during their development period. You will have direct, daily access to firm leadership, not a Slack channel.

As you develop, you will take on your own hearing docket. Experienced attorneys at our firm carry approximately 8 hearings per week, each running 30 to 60 minutes. That is the trajectory. You will get there with support, not by being thrown in unprepared.

Our support staff gathers all medical records and maintains detailed chronologies on every case. You will learn to review that evidence, identify the theory of the case, and argue it before an Administrative Law Judge. By the time you are doing it independently, you will know how.

Why This Is a Strong Start to A Legal Career

No Billable Hours.No Billable Hours. Your Development Is Measured by Your Progress and Advocacy Quality, Not Clock-Watching.
Real Courtroom Experience, Fast.Real Courtroom Experience, Fast. Administrative Hearings Give You Genuine Advocacy Experience Far Earlier than Most Litigation Tracks.
Direct, Daily Mentorship.Direct, Daily Mentorship. Firm Leadership Is On-Site in San Diego and Invested in Your Development. You Will Not Be Handed a Stack of Files and Left Alone.
A Specialty Worth Owning.A Specialty Worth Owning. Social Security Disability Law Is Federal, Intellectually Substantive, and Serves Clients Who Genuinely Need Your Help. Attorneys Who Become Excellent at It Are Always in Demand.
Full Administrative Support.Full Administrative Support. Our Staff Handles Records Gathering and File Preparation. You Focus on Learning the Law and The Advocacy.
A Stable, Established Firm.A Stable, Established Firm. We Have Been Doing This Work Since 2005. You Are Joining a Team that Knows What It Is Doing and Will Teach You.
Forward-Thinking Workplace.Forward-Thinking Workplace. We Invest in Ai and Automation Tools to Support Hearing Prep and Reduce Administrative Burden.

What You'll Do:

Learn Social Security Disability Law, Alj Procedures, and Hearing Strategy Through Direct Mentorship and Hands-On Case Work
Review Medical Records and Case Chronologies to Develop Theories of The Case Under Supervision
Observe and Then Conduct Pre-Hearing Client Calls to Prepare Claimants for Their Hearings
Progress to Independently Representing Clients at Ssdi and Ssi Hearings Before Administrative Law Judges
Learn to Cross-Examine Vocational and Medical Expert Witnesses
Draft Post-Hearing Briefs and Correspondence
Stay Current on Social Security Law, Ssa Regulations, and Social Security Rulings

Who We're Looking For:
You Do Not Need to Have Handled a Social Security Hearing Before. You Do Need to Be Serious About Learning, Capable of Working Independently Once Trained, and Genuinely Motivated by Client Advocacy. Specifically:

Active Bar Membership in Any U.S. Jurisdiction (social Security Disability Law Is Federal; California Bar Licensure Is Not Required, Though Preferred for San Diego-Based Work)
Strong Analytical and Writing Skills; Ability to Read and Synthesize Complex Medical Records
Clear and Composed Communication with Clients Who Are Often in Difficult Circumstances
Willingness to Work Standard Office Hours During the Training Period (approximately 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.)
Genuine Interest in Social Security Disability Law and Claimant-Side Advocacy
Located in Or Willing to Commute to San Diego