Description: Associate attorney to work in SSD department of growing mid-sized law firm. Responsibilities will be primarily focused on hearing-level cases, including talking with clients to update and prepare for hearings, as well as attending hearings either remotely or in person. Work is mostly remote but must be able to commute to an office as needed; can be Pottsville, Allentown, or Philadelphia. In person hearings may be in Central or Eastern PA; must be able to provide own transportation to those hearing sites as needed.
Requirements: Valid Bar admission in any state with eligibility for admission before the Social Security Administration (i.e., no record of significant Bar discipline).
Experience: Prior SSD experience not required. Prior courtroom experience helpful. Generally this position is a fit for entry level / newly licensed attorneys or associates with up to 3 years’ experience.
How to apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample. Writing sample may be a pleading from an existing court case or a law school writing assignment.
Position is planned to start in June 2024.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Philadelphia, PA 19102