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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.\nAre 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!\nClient centered legal advocacy and hearing representation are the core skills of this position, some legal writing required. This position requires travel to in person hearings in other cities and states. This is our entry level attorney position that leads to more opportunities in the future for promising new attorneys or attorneys new to the Social Security Disability practice area. If you have represented clients in at least 200 disability hearings, please consider our Associate Attorney position.\nWe 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:\nFast-paced, and Professional Environment;\nFulfilling, Challenging, and Rewarding Workloads;\nGreat Team Environment;\nPaid Holidays, Paid Time Off;\nComprehensive Medical Benefits Package;\nEmployee Wellness Program;\nCompetitive Salary with 401(k) and Profit Sharing!\nSalary Range is $50k-$65k Annually Depending on Experience \nAs a Junior Associate Attorney, you will split your time across two major assignments. 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