Junior Disability Associate Attorney

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

This Texas-based law firm specializes in social security and disability law, inheritance and guardianship law. The firm handles matters related to disability benefits, estate planning, inheritance, probate, guardianship and supplemental security income law. The firm's attorneys have experience of over 30 years in these matters. The firm's office is located in San Antonio, Texas.