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SSDI Hearings Representative (EDPNA or Attorney)

OrlandoOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

Owns the end-to-end SSA hearing process for a portfolio of cases, drafting briefs, preparing claimants, and coordinating with a hearings team to drive strong outcomes.

About this role

About Advocate
Advocate is building a better way to help people obtain the benefits they deserve. We combine an experienced hearings team with modern technology to deliver excellent representation at scale—without losing the human touch. We’re growing quickly and looking for a Hearings Representative who’s excited to win cases and help shape how hearings work in a high-velocity, mission-driven environment.

The Role
As a Hearings Representative at Advocate, you will own the end-to-end hearing process for Social Security Disability cases—from record analysis through post-hearing follow-through. You’ll be supported by a Hearings Case Manager, the broader hearings team, and Advocate’s technology platform, so you can

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.

    • Qualifications

  • 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
  • Draft strong, concise briefs that align evidence to SSA listings and functional limitations
  • Prepare claimants empathetically and effectively for testimony
  • Manage deadlines, filings, and hearing logistics with strong attention to detail
  • Comfortable working in a fast-growing environment with evolving processes—and excited to

    • Nice to Have

  • 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

    • Skills

    Case ManagementCase Theory DevelopmentClaimant CommunicationsData-driven Process ImprovementsDeadline ManagementEvidence ReviewFunctional Limitations AnalysisGRID RulesHearing LogisticsHearing StrategyHearing SubmissionsMedical Record AnalysisMedical Record SummariesOnset ArgumentsOral AdvocacyPre-hearing BriefsPre-hearing Conference CallsRemote HearingsRFC FramingSSA HearingsTechnology-enabled Review WorkflowsVE HypotheticalsVideo/phone/in-person SSA Hearings

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