Paralegal

Summary

Atticus is a platform that helps people in crisis access government benefits and insurance compensation. The Paralegal guides clients through disability benefits and compensation processes, collaborates with attorneys, manages casework, and improves operational workflows while supporting marketing and product initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Interview a client, analyze their medical records, and draft a persuasive memo arguing why the SSA should consider them disabled
• Work with a client’s local representative to run down missing paperwork at SSA
• Take on an inefficient workflow that’s slowing the team down (e.g., processing case updates), scope an improvement, get team buy-in, and execute the improvement

Skills

• You have experience in a professional role that required a substantial amount of client-facing work (like a case manager) or lawyer-facing work (like a paralegal)
• You are a resourceful team-player ready to dive into a scrappy startup environment where you will learn quickly and get your hands dirty
• You are comfortable in a variety of interpersonal conversations; you can be empathetic and kind when speaking with people in a moment of crisis, and can be thoughtful and organized when interacting with attorneys
• You have a demonstrated commitment to doing good and helping people
• This job is fully remote and we're committed to empowering everyone with flexibility
• Work remotely, and travel to LA (on the company dime) as needed to be with your colleagues – usually quarterly, plus offsites
• You have professional experience helping others apply for government benefits
• You have experience at a startup or other fast-paced, agile environment

Qualifications

Must Haves

• You have experience in a professional role that required a substantial amount of client-facing work (like a case manager) or lawyer-facing work (like a paralegal)
• You are a resourceful team-player ready to dive into a scrappy startup environment where you will learn quickly and get your hands dirty
• You are comfortable in a variety of interpersonal conversations; you can be empathetic and kind when speaking with people in a moment of crisis, and can be thoughtful and organized when interacting with attorneys
• You have a demonstrated commitment to doing good and helping people
• This job is fully remote and we're committed to empowering everyone with flexibility
• Work remotely, and travel to LA (on the company dime) as needed to be with your colleagues – usually quarterly, plus offsites

Nice to Haves

• You have professional experience helping others apply for government benefits
• You have experience at a startup or other fast-paced, agile environment

Benefits

• Equity for every employee
• Medical and dental insurance with 100% of employees and their families premiums covered
• 15 vacation days & ~20 paid holidays each year (including two weeks at the end-of-year)
• Free membership to OneMedical
• $600/year internet stipend
• $1,000/year reimbursable stipend for education and training outside of work
• Up to $1,200/year student loan repayment assistance
• 401(k) and optional HSA/FSA
• Humble, thoughtful, smart, fun colleagues
• This job is fully remote and we’re committed to empowering everyone with flexibility.
• Travel to LA (on the company dime) as needed to be with your colleagues – usually quarterly, plus offsites.