Junior Disability Associate Attorney

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A law firm is seeking a Junior Disability Associate Attorney in Fort Worth, TX. This role involves representing clients in hearings before Social Security Administrative Law Judges, with hearings comprising approximately half to two-thirds of the workload. The attorney will also be responsible for:

• Answering client questions and providing guidance
• Reviewing and developing pre-hearing and hearing-level cases
• Conducting legal research
• Writing pre-hearing brief memorandums for disability hearings
• Drafting appeals council briefs
• Regular client contact via telephone, in-person, mail, and email
• Ability to travel to and from hearings in other cities and states, up to 70% of the time

Requirements:

• Attorney License
• Reliability and Dependability
• Eagerness to Learn and Make a Difference
• Strong Communication Skills, Both Oral and Written
• Excellent Legal Writing Skills
• Knowledge of Social Security Disability Law (Preferred)

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• State Bar Admission in Texas

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research and writing
• Ability to manage a caseload efficiently
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Prior experience or internship in disability law is a plus

Benefits:

• Fast-paced, Professional Environment
• Fulfilling, Challenging, and Rewarding Workloads
• Great Team Environment
• Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical Benefits Package
• Employee Wellness Program
• Competitive Salary with 401(k) and Profit Sharing

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10777 Westheimer, Suite 1100
Houston
Texas
United States 77042
Phone : (713) 270-1199
Fax : (213) 895-7306