Midwest Disability, a Law Firm based in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, is looking for an Associate Attorney for our Social Security department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Represent firm clients in hearings before Administrative Law Judges; requires some travel
Write legal briefs for Social Security Disability Hearings and Appeals Council review
Review medical evidence and case specifics; address issues as needed
Display a willingness to empathize with our clients’ needs, to dedicate the time needed to properly resolve all inquiries and ensure clients’ satisfaction with our services provided
Direct staff on case preparation needs and act as a resource concerning Social security Disability processes and procedures
Other duties as assigned.

SALARY/BENEFITS:

Competitive salary, based on experience
Medical, Vision, Dental, and supplemental insurance options
Paid Short Term/Long Term Disability and Term Life Insurance
401k
PTO and Holiday pay

QUALIFICATIONS:

J .D. required as well as admissions to a state bar. Prior experience with Social Security Disability law preferred.
Strong work ethic and high expectations for personal and employee performance.
Consistent, reliable attendance.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, Outlook.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple competing priorities on a regular basis.
Able to express ideas clearly and concisely and adapt messages to a variety of audiences.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Occasionally required to stand.
Occasionally required to walk.
Continually required to sit.
Continually required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
Continually required to talk or hear.
Continually required to lift/push light weights less than 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus
The noise level in the work environment usually is quiet.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

Minneapolis, MN 55448 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Minneapolis, MN 55448: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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