Associate Attorney Job ID 2026-2036

Internet Brands•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Premier Disability Services is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our fast-paced in-house legal team that supports our disability-services clients. In addition to reviewing client cases and appeals, this role will work on various research matters, related to communication with the SSA, DDS and ODAR and more. You will have the opportunity to provide substantive legal advice on various subjects and expand your skills in multiple, complex areas of technology, health and law. You will be expected to work independently with clients and collaboratively with business leaders. You must be comfortable with and adept at juggling and prioritizing many agreements and projects in a very fast paced atmosphere.

Requirements

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, business judgment and project management skills that result in the ability to work effectively with executive management and other employees, clients and vendors.
Excellent follow-through and multi-tasking skills.
Superior analytic and writing skills.
Highly motivated, self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Must be a graduate of an accredited law school and a member in good standing of at least one state bar.
Law degree from accredited law school
Ability to work efficiently and proactively on multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining a commitment to quality.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Social Security Administration desirable.

Responsibilities

Use analytical, problem-solving, and communications skills and good judgment to identify potential solutions to legal and other problems.
Make and implement timely decisions independently or after consulting with management as appropriate.
Provide representation for clients scheduled to appear before an Administrative Law Judge.
Assisting in the development and implementation of scalable policies and procedures, administration, tracking, and templates.
Appropriately escalating legal and business matters.
Review client cases identifying candidates for On the Record (OTR) and Premier Hearing appropriateness.
Review ALJ and Appeals Council decisions and determine the viability of an appeal to the Appeals council or Federal District Court.
Respond to questions, requests for information, and comments regarding the law and other office work product from in-house staff.
Conducts legal research requested by management and responds to technical and legal questions.
Respond to all issues involving a Better Business Bureau or Bar complaint.
Work with in-house staff and client if necessary to avoid Better Business Bureau or Bar complaints wherever possible.
Identify SSA, DDS, & ODAR services that may be used by the company to increase efficiency and service clients better.
Draft pre-hearing, post-hearing, and/or Appellate briefs on behalf of Premier clients.
Assist with other Department functions as directed by Supervisor.