Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Interview clients, analyze medical records, and draft persuasive memos regarding disability claims.
• Build client relationships and manage an active caseload.
• Collaborate with attorneys on case strategy.
• Coordinate with clients’ local representatives to obtain missing paperwork from the Social Security Administration.
• Identify inefficient workflows, scope improvements, secure team buy-in, and execute process improvements.
• Support Marketing by identifying clients who may be suitable for testimonials.
• User-test new Product tools.

Requirements

• Experience in a professional role involving substantial client-facing work, such as case management, or lawyer-facing work, such as paralegal work.
• Resourceful, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Empathetic and effective in conversations with people experiencing a crisis.
• Thoughtful, organized, and comfortable interacting with attorneys.
• Demonstrated commitment to helping people.

Nice-to-Haves

• Professional experience helping people apply for government benefits.
• Experience working at a startup or in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary: $75,000–$90,000, plus equity and benefits.
• Medical and dental insurance with employee and family premiums fully covered.
• 15 vacation days and approximately 20 paid holidays annually.
• One Medical membership.
• $600 annual internet stipend.
• $1,000 annual education and training stipend.
• Up to $1,200 annual student loan repayment assistance.
• 401(k) and optional HSA/FSA.
• Company-paid travel to Los Angeles as needed, typically quarterly and for offsites.