Attorney

Job description

ABOUT ATTICUS At any given time, 16 million Americans are experiencing a crisis that requires urgent help from our legal system or government. The right assistance could transform their lives. But today, most never get it. Atticus makes it easy for any sick or injured American to get life-changing aid. Our mission is to tear down barriers between people in crisis and the aid they deserve. In the last six years, we’ve become the leading platform connecting people with disabilities to government benefits. We also help victims of accidents, misconduct, and violence get compensation from insurance. So far, we’ve helped hundreds of thousands of people access over $10 billion in life-changing aid —and earned over 20,000 five-star reviews. And we’re just getting started. We've raised more than $100 million from top VC firms like Fika, Forerunner, Google Ventures, and True Ventures, and we’re on our way to creating a category defining business assisting needy Americans. THE JOB The core of this job is representing our clients in their pursuit of Social Security Disability benefits. You’ll join a small team of attorneys and paralegals who are advocating for clients to the highest possible standard of representation. You should expect to handle 25-50 clients simultaneously, with only a portion of these active at one time. This role will also provide opportunities to lead or support projects at the intersection of client service and technology, with meaningful proximity to a product/engineering team dedicated to building tools for the next generation of legal practice. The ideal candidate for this role is both passionate about and skilled in representing clients in poverty, while also possessing a curiosity for how technology and the vehicle of a venture-backed startup can transform outcomes for clients at scale. This role is a unique opportunity to do meaningful social impact work as an attorney in a rapidly scaling startup where we put a premium on work-life balance. Your path from here could include growing as a leader at Atticus or transitioning further into tech/business. QUALIFICATIONS Required: - You excelled in high-volume direct services legal practice or at a top law firm. - 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 have a demonstrated commitment to doing good and helping people. - You have a degree from a top law school where you demonstrated strong academic performance. - You are admitted to the bar in any state. Bonus / Nice-to-Have: - You have several years of meaningful work experience prior to attending law school, especially in client service or business environments. - You have experience at a startup or other fast-paced, agile environment. We are strongly committed to building a diverse team. If you’re from a background that’s underrepresented in tech, we’d love to meet you. SALARY AND BENEFITS This is a rare opportunity to join a startup that has strong traction (substantial funding, well-respected backers, tremendous growth, and many happy customers) but is still small enough that you can have a huge impact and play a role in shaping our culture. We’re a certified B Corporation tackling a critical social problem. Our mission to help people in need drives everything we do, and your work here will touch many lives. We offer competitive pay — including equity for all employees — and generous benefits: - Medical and dental insurance with 100% of premiums covered for employees and their families - 15 vacation days & ~20 paid holidays each year (including two weeks at 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 We anticipate the base salary band for this role will be between $140,000 and $175,000 in addition to equity and benefits. The salary at offer will be determined by a number of factors such as candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity among our team. LOCATION 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. We care a lot about building a great culture and we think some interactions need to happen in person, so we put a lot of thought into retreats, offsites, and other ways to gather.