Arizona Attorney (Telecommute)
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benefit advocacy organizations in the United States.
Our client has an immediate opening for a full-time attorney for the
Flagstaff, AZ (Northern Arizona) region, working from a home office
with travel up to 75%. Responsibilities include:
· Prepare cases for administrative hearings including complete
updating of the evidence and submission of a compelling pre-hearing
brief and/or on-the-record request (i.e. motion for summary judgment)
· Calendar management including the scheduling of said hearings,
claimant calls, and other meetings
· Draft, write and answer various motions and correspondences
(pre and post-hearing)
· Coordinate proper copying, filing, faxing and mailing as
needed
· Create a strong working relationship with legal support staff
· Establish and maintain an excellent working relationship with
claimant advocates and benefit coordinators to ensure information flow
for claims at all stages
· Provide leadership and management that demonstrate and
reinforces company mission and core values
At Hearings, the Attorney will:
· Be prepared to make opening and closing statements and conduct
direct and cross examinations of the claimant and any expert witnesses
· Engage the Judge in discussion on the merits of the case,
citing to the evidence of record and the applicable law
· Represent our client in a professional, informed and
appropriate courtroom manner at all times
Qualifications:
The successful completion of the essential duties is dependent upon
the candidate’s ability to meet and maintain standing in the following
BFOQ’s:
· Admission to the state bar and good standing with the said bar
· Good standing with all Federal agencies, specifically allowing
for the ability to practice before Administrative Law Judges at SSDI
Hearings
· Establishment of a permanent residence in the state listed
above
· Creation, maintenance and use of a home office located inside
said residence as outlined in the offer letter
· The ability and willingness to travel by commercial airline to
all fifty states in the US, as well as Puerto Rico; a valid driver’s
license and the ability to rent a car at a local airport rental car
facility; and the ability to reserve a hotel room
· The ability and willingness to travel to any and all locations
as specified above, by air and/or automobile, on average three to four
days per week
· Exceptional writing and oral advocacy skills
· Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Outlook
To apply, please submit your resume, including salary requirements, in
a MS Word or PDF format to 52...@resumereviewteam.com. No phone calls
please. Qualified candidates will be responded to as quickly as
possible.
Relocation expenses for this position will be at the candidates
expense.
Please note: Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work
authorization that does not require sponsorship for a visa now or in
the future.