Advocate · 1 month ago
SSDI Hearings Representative (EDPNA or Attorney)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior LevelAdvocate is building a better way to help people obtain the benefits they deserve. The Hearings Representative will own the end-to-end hearing process for Social Security Disability cases, from record analysis through post-hearing follow-through, ensuring a smooth and supportive claimant experience.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)B2CInformation TechnologyInternetSocial Media
Responsibilities
Own hearings end-to-end for a portfolio of cases, including:
Reviewing medical and non-medical evidence and identifying what’s missing
Building/validating a medical record summary and case theory
Drafting and filing pre-hearing briefs and other hearing-level submissions
Conducting pre-hearing conference calls with claimants to prepare testimony and set expectations
Representing clients at SSA hearings (video/phone/in-person as applicable)
Driving post-hearing wrap-up, including follow-ups, additional evidence requests, and next steps
Partner closely with a Hearings Case Manager who will assist with logistics, scheduling, documentation, and claimant communications—ensuring a smooth and supportive claimant experience
Collaborate with the hearings team to review case strategy, share best practices, and improve consistency and quality across outcomes
Use Advocate’s technology to streamline review workflows, drafting, and case tracking—then provide feedback to make the system better over time
Qualification
Required
EDPNA or Attorney (in good standing where required) with significant prior SSA hearing experience
Demonstrated ability to analyze medical records and translate them into a clear, persuasive narrative
Demonstrated ability to draft strong, concise briefs that align evidence to SSA listings and functional limitations
Demonstrated ability to prepare claimants empathetically and effectively for testimony
Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines, filings, and hearing logistics with strong attention to detail
Comfortable working in a fast-growing environment with evolving processes—and excited to
Preferred
Experience working with high case volume while maintaining quality
Experience with remote hearings and virtual client preparation
Familiarity with representative payee issues, onset arguments, GRID rules, VE hypotheticals, RFC framing, or other hearing-stage strategy
Interest in legal ops / process design / using tech to improve outcomes
Company
Advocate
Advocate provides a technology-enabled platform that assists Americans in applying for federal disability benefits.
Founded in 2022
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$4MKey Investors
Lerer Hippeau
2023-06-02Seed· $4M
Leadership Team
Charley Lanusse
CTO
Emilie Poteat
Founder
Recent News
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