Social Security Disability Paralegal

Would you like to start a career in the legal field? Or do you already have a legal foundation you would like to continue to build on? Sobo & Sobo is hiring!

We are seeking a full time Social Security Disability paralegal with excellent organizational skills. The ideal candidate will be motivated, able to multitask, self-sufficient, detail oriented, extremely organized, able to work on deadline and able to learn an electronic case management system. The candidate will work independently after being trained. Administrative or Office experience is required. Passion for the legal field and helping people is a must.

After a year of service, we offer a hybrid option of one day per week remote and 3 additional flex work from home days per year.

Job Description:

• Act as the point of contact for clients; answering questions and providing status updates by phone and in person
• Send, receive, and follow up on paperwork sent to the Social Security Administration, to medical offices and to clients
• File electronic and paper applications with the Social Security Administration from Initial to Appeals Council filings
• Make timely medical record requests, review for redundancy, and submit to SSA
• Interact with clients with kindness and patience on sensitive and important case matters
• Protect clients’ personal information while maintaining the utmost level of privacy
• Follow up on Attorneys’ Fees and draft Fee Petitions
• Place hearings and appointments on the office calendar
• Record all activity on cases in the company database

Requirements:

• Attention to detail and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Prior Administrative or Office experience.
• Organized self-starter.
• Excellent phone and communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe PDF file handling.
• Ability to learn how to enter data into a case management system to electronically track case progress.
• Ability to work independently after training
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Able to convey and understand urgency of important matters.
• Spanish-speaking a plus

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision eligibility starting on the 1st of the month following 60 days of service.
• 401k with company match
• Long term disability, short term disability, and life insurance options
• 3 weeks of paid time off and an additional 7 days of sick time
• Paid holidays and floating holidays
• Partnership with major retailers and hotels for discounts
• Aflac discount

Work Location: Middletown, NY

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Middletown, NY 10940: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired pay rate for this position?

Experience:

• administrative/clerical: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $42,500 - $53,800