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A national Social Security advocacy group, based just outside of Boston, Massachusetts is seeking attorneys or seasoned, Eligible for Direct Payment Non-Attorneys (EDPNA) to assist us in representing our clients at local social security hearings at the following hearing locations: Eau Claire, Green Bay, La Crosse, Madison, Milwaukee, Oshkosh, Wausau, and beyond.
Disability representatives are hired on a contract basis, per hearing. Approximately 1 to 2 weeks before the hearing date, representatives are provided with all of the materials necessary to successfully represent the client at hearing. Representatives are required to meet or speak with the client prior to hearing to ensure a competent representation and a firsthand understanding of the case. Representatives must be well prepared to advocate on our clients behalf and to help them present their case to the administrative law judge in an organized and convincing manner through direct examination. Representatives must also cross examine vocational and medical witnesses presented by the Social Security Administration. After the hearing, all hearing forms, along with a post-hearing summary, must be returned to our in-house counsel.
Our ideal partners are kind, patient, present well, works well with others, are skilled at handling high-pressure/high-stakes situations/negotiations, and are creative thinkers, capable of easily incorporating new information and overcoming unexpected developments.
This line of work is ideal for any attorney or license representative interested in public service or administrative law, seeking courtroom and litigation experience, or seeking to add a new area of law to his or her practice. Compensation is paid per hearing and is commensurate with experience.
To apply, please email (1) your resume and (2) a short statement telling us why you would make an ideal candidate for this position.
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