Job Details

Job Title: Paralegal – Social Security Disability (SSDI)

Location: Remote

Contract: 3–6 Month Contract

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Paralegal with a strong background in Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) to support a busy legal team handling disability claims. This is a fully remote, 3–6 month contract ideal for someone who understands the SSDI process end-to-end and can step in quickly to help manage an active caseload.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage SSDI and SSI disability cases from intake through hearing preparation
• Prepare and submit documentation to the Social Security Administration (SSA)
• Request, review, and organize medical records and supporting documentation
• Draft correspondence, case summaries, and hearing briefs
• Maintain accurate case files and track important deadlines
• Communicate with clients, medical providers, and SSA representatives
• Assist attorneys with Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearing preparation
• Ensure compliance with SSA filing procedures and documentation requirements

Required Experience

• 3+ years experience working with SSDI/SSI disability cases
• Strong knowledge of SSA processes and disability claim procedures
• Experience preparing cases for ALJ hearings
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload
• Experience obtaining and reviewing medical records

Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and case management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• High attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Proficiency with legal case management systems and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Preferred

• Experience working at a disability law firm or SSDI advocacy organization
• Familiarity with SSA electronic filing systems (EDCS / eView)
• Paralegal certification or relevant legal training

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the collection and organization of documents and information from various cases at the firm. This candidate should feel comfortable relaying messages between various groups and keeping all documents important to the cases they are working on organized.

Disclaimer: Research indicates that men will apply to a role when they only meet 50-60% of the descriptions, however, when looking at women and other minority groups, they can look for up to a 99% match in order to apply to a role. If you feel you are a fit for our role, please still apply, don't worry if you don't tick every single box. We'd still love to hear from you. We encourage underrepresented talent to apply to all our roles & support accessibility needs