Associate Disability Attorney
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026.
Description
Would you like to join a legal team that helps clients get justice in their disability claims? Heard & Smith’s core values remind us to stay client focused. Helping clients regain financial stability and independence keeps our 100+ person team challenged and very busy. This is important work; our clients are worth it. Our firm has helped Americans get justice on their disability claims for over 35 years.
Are you a service minded person? Are you a giver by nature? Do you get upset by injustice? Are you looking for work that matters? Heard & Smith has grown from San Antonio, Texas, to become one of the largest Social Security Disability law firms in the country because of our focus on the client. If you are a like-minded individual looking for purpose at work, we invite you to apply!
We are seeking a licensed full-time attorney to join our team. Being part of the Heard & Smith team is more than a job; each day provides you with opportunities to change someone’s life! We offer:
- Fast-paced, and Professional Environment;
- Fulfilling, Challenging, and Rewarding Workloads;
- Great Team Environment;
- Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off;
- Comprehensive Medical Benefits Package;
- Employee Wellness Program;
- Competitive Salary with 401(k) and Profit Sharing!
As an Associate Attorney you will provide legal advice to clients and prepare for and represent clients at disability hearings before Social Security Administrative Law Judges. Legal writing at the ALJ and Appeals Council levels is required. Attorneys are responsible for communicating with clients via telephone, mail, and email at all levels of the disability process.
This position is available for candidates who reside in one of the following states: CA, TX, GA, FL, NV, TN, DC, NC, and SC, and will also require travel to hearings in other cities and states.
This is not an entry level position. The preferred candidate will have at least 1-3 years of experience practicing Social Security Disability law. Such a candidate will have conducted at least 200 Social Security hearings in recent years. If you do not have this level of Social Security hearing representation experience, we invite you to consider our Junior Associate Attorney position.
To Be Successful in This Role You Will Need to Have:
- Attorney License
- 1-3+ Years Social Security Disability Law Experience
- 200 or More Hearings Before SSA ALJs
- Ability to Travel up to 80% of the Time
- Strong Communication Skills, Both Oral and Written
- Reliability and Dependability
- Residence in One of the Above Listed States
Minimum Requirements for a Remote Attorney Home Office:
- Fast Internet Connection (20MB+)
- Wired Ethernet Cable Internet Connection in Your Home Office
- Land Line Telephone or Good Cell Phone Signal in Home Office
- Quiet Home Office with No Distractions During Business Hours
The Firm Provides the Following to our Attorneys Working from Home:
- Laptop Computer, Additional Monitor, Printer, and Headphones
- Remote Internet Wi-Fi Access (For Use During Business Travel)
- Monthly Cell Phone Stipend