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:
Ability to Commute:
- Minneapolis, MN 55448 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Minneapolis, MN 55448: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
