About The Position
Mindset is seeking an experienced Disability Hearing Attorney to support claimants on an independent contractor basis. This engagement is intentionally limited to Social Security disability hearings and the work directly required to prepare for, conduct, and close out those hearings. It is not a full-caseload staff attorney position. Mindset was founded to create a better experience for people with mental illness or physical impairments—and for their caregivers—as they pursue Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Our specialized legal team has helped thousands of claimants navigate the Social Security Administration’s disability process through a technology-forward, client-centered approach.
Requirements
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and good standing with the applicable bar.
- Authorization and eligibility to represent claimants before the Social Security Administration.
- Demonstrated experience representing claimants at Social Security disability hearings.
- Strong command of SSA disability regulations, hearing procedures, medical evidence, and vocational issues.
- Ability to prepare efficiently, manage scheduled hearing deadlines, and advocate confidently in a remote environment.
- Excellent judgment, professionalism, empathy, and client communication.
- Comfort working in digital case-management systems and reviewing electronic records.
Nice To Haves
- Four or more years of Social Security disability practice, or comparable high-volume hearing experience.
- Experience handling remote, video, and telephone hearings in multiple hearing offices or regions.
- West Coast availability or the ability to cover hearings across multiple U.S. time zones.
- Federal disability claims or appellate experience.
Responsibilities
- Review assigned electronic case files, exhibits, medical evidence, prior determinations, and hearing notices.
- Identify the theory of the case, evidentiary gaps, vocational issues, and questions likely to arise before the administrative law judge.
- Conduct focused pre-hearing preparation with the claimant, including hearing expectations and anticipated testimony.
- Appear at scheduled Social Security disability hearings and provide professional, persuasive representation.
- Develop claimant testimony and question vocational or medical experts when appropriate.
- Make clear legal and factual arguments based on the record and applicable SSA rules.
- Provide a timely post-hearing summary and complete limited follow-up that arises directly from the hearing, as agreed.
Benefits
- No employee benefits are provided.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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