Independent Contractor, Disability Hearing Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Examine assigned electronic case files, exhibits, medical evidence, previous decisions, and hearing notifications.

• Determine the case theory, evidentiary deficiencies, vocational concerns, and potential questions that may arise during the administrative law judge's proceedings.

• Conduct targeted pre-hearing preparations with claimants, addressing hearing expectations and anticipated testimonies.

• Attend scheduled Social Security disability hearings, delivering professional and persuasive representation.

• Develop claimant testimonies and interrogate vocational or medical experts when necessary.

• Present clear legal and factual arguments based on existing records and relevant SSA regulations.

• Provide a prompt post-hearing summary and manage limited follow-up tasks directly related to the hearing.

• Operate within a hearing-only engagement framework that excludes initial intake, applications, routine case development, ongoing client management, unrelated agency correspondence, federal-court work, and extensive brief writing unless otherwise agreed upon.

⛳️ Requirements

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with good standing in the relevant bar.

• Authorization and eligibility to represent claimants in front of the Social Security Administration.

• Proven experience in representing claimants during Social Security disability hearings.

• Strong knowledge of SSA disability regulations, hearing protocols, medical evidence, and vocational matters.

• Ability to prepare effectively, manage scheduled hearing timelines, and advocate assertively in a remote setting.

• Excellent judgment, professionalism, empathy, and client communication skills.

• Proficiency in digital case-management systems and reviewing electronic records.

• A minimum of four years in Social Security disability practice or comparable high-volume hearing experience (preferred).

• Experience managing remote, video, and telephone hearings across various hearing offices or regions (preferred).

• Availability on the West Coast or the capability to cover hearings across multiple U.S. time zones (preferred).

• Experience with federal disability claims or appellate work (preferred).

• The contractor is responsible for maintaining required licensure, professional responsibilities, insurance, taxes, technology, and a suitable confidential workspace.

🏝️ Benefits

• Per-hearing contractor compensation, with the applicable rate outlined in a written independent contractor agreement.

• Remote, hearing-focused work with scheduling and assignment volume determined by mutual consent.

• Organized electronic case materials and hearing details for accepted assignments.

• Technology-driven workflow and access to necessary information for preparing assigned hearings.

• Coordination support for scheduling and hearing logistics.

• No employee benefits are offered.