Paralegal (Social Security Disability / SSI Litigation) - Onsite | Coral Gables, FL

Location: Coral Gables, Florida (Onsite)

Type: Full-time (typical)

Experience: 3+ years (required)

Practice Area: Plaintiff-side Social Security Disability / SSI (Federal Court + Administrative)

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Plaintiff-side Social Security Disability Paralegal with 3+ years of hands-on SSD/SSI litigation experience to join a growing team onsite in Coral Gables, FL. This role supports attorneys through all phases of Social Security disability cases-from intake and development through hearings and federal court litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of SSD/SSI matters on the plaintiff side, maintaining deadlines and proactive case progression.
• Draft and file legal documents including:
  • Appeals Council requests, hearing prep materials, and related correspondence
  • Federal court pleadings (e.g., complaints, motions, supporting filings) under attorney direction

   

• Coordinate and obtain medical records and supporting evidence; ensure records are organized, complete, and properly submitted.
• Prepare hearing packets, exhibits, and summaries; assist attorneys with hearing prep and client readiness.
• Communicate with clients regarding case status, missing documentation, deadlines, and next steps with professionalism and empathy.
• Track, calendar, and maintain all deadlines and follow-ups across administrative and court litigation phases.
• Maintain accurate and detailed case notes and documentation within the case management system.
• Liaise with SSA offices, providers, and other third parties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of plaintiff-side Social Security Disability/SSI litigation experience (hands-on; not general PI/family/immigration alone).
• Strong working knowledge of SSA administrative process and comfort supporting federal court disability litigation.
• Excellent legal writing, proofreading, and document formatting skills.
• Highly organized with strong deadline management and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator (phone/email) with client-service mindset.
• Ability to work onsite in Coral Gables, FL on a consistent schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience preparing federal court filings and supporting documents for SSD/SSI appeals.
• Experience coordinating medical evidence development and summaries.
• Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred, not required).

What Success Looks Like

• Deadlines are met consistently; files are audit-ready.
• Cases move forward without avoidable delays (records, follow-ups, filings).
• Attorneys are supported with clean, organized exhibits, summaries, and timely drafts.
• Clients feel informed and cared for throughout a high-stress process.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Jessica Prado