Paralegal
Jul 2006 -Present
Bennett, Hartman, Morris & Kaplan LLP
Portland,
OR
Interviewed and handled clients' Social Security cases through all steps of the Social Security disability process, from application through 9th Circuit. Prepared appeals, ordered records, contacted SS and DDS to discuss claimant appeals and/or complexities with cases. Responsible for correspondence and communication with the SSA in all administrative aspects of a claim.
Assisted attorney with preparation for hearing before Administrative Law Judge by ordering medical records, speaking with client for updated information, and medical conditions.
Docketed and responsible for all statute deadlines. Scheduled attorney's calendar as well as mine own for client meetings and deadlines.
Supervised clerk who assisted with filing and mailing of claimant documents.
Paralegal
Jan 1998 -Jun 2006
Swanson, Thomas & Coon LLP
Portland,
OR
Met with and interviewed potential clients to determine their eligibility for Social Security disability and whether to appeal their claim. Managed many aspects of clients' Social Security case from application through 9th circuit. Prepared appeals, ordered medical records, contacted SS and DDS to discuss claimant appeals and/or complexities with cases. Maintained communication and wrote correspondence to SSA regarding administrative aspects of claim, from appeal to overpayment, to workers' compensation offset, and many others complexities.
Assisted attorney with preparation for hearing before Administrative Law Judge by ordering medical records, speaking with client for updated information, and medical conditions. Prepared pleadings for United States District Court. Docketed and coordinated all statute deadlines. Scheduled attorney's calendar as well as mine own for client meetings and deadlines.