SSDI Hearings Representative (EDPNA or Attorney)
Core
End-to-end representation for Social Security Disability cases, managing the hearing process from record analysis to post-hearing follow-through.
Role type
Hearings Representative (EDPNA or Attorney)
Builds
Successful disability benefit claims for individuals
Domain
Legal / Social Security Administration
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
SSA hearing experience, medical record analysis, case theory development, brief drafting, claimant preparation, hearing representation, post-hearing follow-up
Preferred skills
high-volume case management, remote hearing experience, knowledge of GRID rules and RFC framing
Technologies
Advocate's technology platform
Responsibilities
Review medical and non-medical evidence to identify gaps; Build and validate medical record summaries and case theories; Draft and file pre-hearing briefs and submissions; Conduct pre-hearing conference calls with claimants; Represent clients at SSA hearings (video/phone/in-person); Drive post-hearing wrap-up including follow-ups and evidence requests; Collaborate with the hearings team to review strategy and share best practices; Use technology to streamline workflows and provide feedback for system improvements.