Attorney, Social Security Disability / ERISA Long-Term Disability

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September 21

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disABILITY LINK

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Non-profit • Social Impact

disABILITY LINK is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting people with disabilities. The organization focuses on advocacy, employment opportunities, health and wellness, and independent living skills. disABILITY LINK provides various programs and services such as assistive technology, SNAP/food stamps application site, peer support, and transportation training. They host events and programs to empower youth and adults with disabilities and work towards improving accessibility in community resources and services. The organization also addresses issues related to health disparities and COVID-19 impacts on the disabled community.

11 - 50 employees

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

📋 Description

• Personally represent and manage caseload of Social Security Insurance (SSDI) claims, including initial filings, appeals, and hearings • Personally manage a caseload of ERISA Disability Insurance cases, including pre-suit claims, appeals, and federal court filings • Maintain excellent relationships with clients, including delivering empathetic legal services personalized to each client's situation • Respond to written and telephone inquiries from clients • Evaluate medical records, work history, and vocational evidence and present strong argument • Maintain effective communication and personal relationships with clients through mail, telephone, and email • Supervise and train legal support team, as needed • Maintain proficiency and currency in applicable law to ensure the highest quality representation • Collaborate with medical professionals and expert witnesses to strengthen case arguments

🎯 Requirements

• Law Degree and Bar Admission in at least one State • Sufficient experience in Social Security Disability practice to have handled at least 100 hearings • Strong legal writing skills for drafting appeals, briefs, and other case-related documents • Empathy for those with disabilities and a commitment to fighting for their benefits • Reliable access to their own internet connection (30 Mbps upload speeds, minimum) and internet router to work remotely • Ability to maintain a professional, distraction-free remote work environment and set working hours • Please include when applying: Cover Letter addressed to John V. Tucker, 5235 16th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33703; A one-page resume indicating state(s) of active bar membership; A writing sample evidencing superior writing and reasoning skills

🏖️ Benefits

• 401(k) with an employer match • Profit Sharing Plan • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance • incentives • work/life balance • Regular team meetings with all staff