US Counsel, Contracts & Compliance
IP House
Salary
💰 $60,000 - $65,000 per year
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Location: Remote US Based- Southeast, Midwest, and Southwest
- Job Summary: We are seeking a driven, compassionate Associate Attorney with at least one year of experience practicing law in a law firm environment.
- In this role, approximately 80% of your time will be focused on client service attorney work, ensuring clients receive the highest level of support and communication throughout their Social Security Disability case.
- Responsibilities: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring timely, clear, and empathetic communication throughout the case process.
- Review case files, medical summaries, and legal briefs prepared by support staff, making edits as needed.
- Collaborate with supervising attorneys on case strategy and development.
- Maintain accurate and organized case files.
- Stay current on Social Security Disability law and relevant regulations.
- Conduct occasional pre-hearing client calls and assist with hearing preparation.
- Participate in training and professional development to expand into brief writing and hearing representation over time.
- Other duties as assigned
- Qualifications: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school. Active license to practice law in any U.S. state Minimum of one year of experience practicing law in a law firm. Prior professional experience in customer service, reception, hospitality, or client-facing roles before attending law school. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client service skills Strong research, writing, and analytical skills Ability to work independently and manage a high volume of cases Compassionate and dedicated to helping others Proficiency with video conferencing technology and other relevant software
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in any U.S. state
- Minimum of one year of experience practicing law in a law firm.
- Prior professional experience in customer service, reception, hospitality, or client-facing roles before attending law school.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client service skills
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and manage a high volume of cases
- Compassionate and dedicated to helping others
- Proficiency with video conferencing technology and other relevant software
