Managing Social Security Disability Attorney Resume Example Alexander Shunnarah Personal Injury LLC

MANAGING SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY ATTORNEY

Professional Summary

Ambitious Lawyer bringing extensive in-house counsel and law firm experience in a wide variety of disciplines, with emphasis in Contractual Law and Social Security Disability.

Work History

Managing Social Security Disability Attorney , 05/2014 to 09/2015
Alexander Shunnarah Personal Injury LLC – Birmingham, AL

Designed and executed Social Security Disability Department processes and procedures
Examined clients to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuit
Managed all trial preparation for case litigation
Drafted legal briefs and presented case hearings resulting in favorable rulings
Cross examined Vocational Experts and Medical Experts
Assessed denied cases at the hearing level for procedural and legal errors
Prepared and filed reconsideration appeals requesting Appeal Council review

Social Security Disability Attorney, 04/2013 to 05/2014
Wettermark & Keith LLC – Birmingham, AL

Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case
Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients
Analyzed and assessed probable outcomes of cases denied on initial application and at the hearing level for procedural and legal errors using knowledge of legal precedents to determine success factor for Administrative Law Judge hearings and reviews
Interpreted and transcribed legal and medical records
Distinguished relevant impairments based on alleged symptoms
Developed strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of disability hearings
Prepared pre-hearing briefs requesting by Administrative Law Judge
Counseled clients on available courses of action and possible repercussions of actions during the application, hearing and appeals council stages
Drafted legal briefs and presented case hearings resulting in favorable rulings
Cross examined Vocational Experts and Medical Experts

Associate Claims Review Attorney, 09/2012 to 03/2013
State Farm – Birmingham, AL

Redacted pertinent legal issues for property damage claims
Advised lead counsel and catastrophe specialists on coverage issues
Assessed and ensured State Farm's policies, procedures and rules were ethically practiced by claim adjusters and independent agents to decrease possible risks

Clerkship, 05/2011 to 05/2012
Alabama State Department of Education – Montgomery, AL

Analyzed and proposed education legislation to decipher relationships and effects on the Department of Education
Assisted in the formulation of state action against Professional Educator Certificates
Drafted administrative and litigation documents in aid of certification revocation actions

Education

J.D.: Contractual Law, May 2012
Faulkner University, Thomas Goode Jones School of Law - Montgomery, AL
Women's Legal Society (WLS), Secretary 2011-2012, Member 2009-2012 American Constitutional Society (ACS), Member

Auburn University - Auburn, AL

B.A: Elementary Education, 2009
College of Arts and Sciences -
Elementary Education 3.6 Dean's List, 2006-2009 Pi Lambda Sigma, 2008-2009

Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education, 2009
Auburn University - Auburn, AL

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Alexander Shunnarah Personal Injury LLC
Wettermark & Keith LLC
State Farm
Alabama State Department of Education

School Attended

Faulkner University, Thomas Goode Jones School of Law
Auburn University
College of Arts and Sciences

Job Titles Held:

Managing Social Security Disability Attorney
Social Security Disability Attorney
Associate Claims Review Attorney
Clerkship

Degrees

J.D. : Contractual Law , May 2012
B.A : Elementary Education , 2009
Bachelor of Arts : Elementary Education , 2009

Managing Social Security Disability Attorney Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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