• Provides a full range of legal and technical support for Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) and other technical/professional positions in the Hearing Office in processing entitlement cases pursuant to Titles II, XVI and XVIII of the Social Security Act, as amended, at the administrative appeals level. • Reviews and analyzes cases to ensure sufficiency of evidence or documentation, and ensures that cases are ready for hearing. • Obtains both medical and non-medical evidence needed for hearings; this includes contact with the claimant and/or representative to secure current evidence of record or to independently request current evidence from a medical source through the State agency. On own initiative, may request a consultative examination if it is deemed necessary to complete the file. • If the Request for Hearing (R/H) is untimely filed, contacts claimant or representative to secure information to decide whether good cause exists to extend the time for filing the R/H, or whether an ALJ dismissal should be issued. • Drafts dismissal order for the ALJ if a determination is made that the R/H is untimely filed or if it does not meet sufficient legal and regulatory requirements. Identifies other discrepancies and/or deficiencies in the file and resolves by obtaining information, documentation and other pertinent data required to process the case. • Prepares case summaries by outlining, in narrative form, information from all documents that reflect the prior medical history of the claimant and treatment undertaken, and any conflicting medical evidence. Also outlines case development taken on own initiative; this involves a close scrutiny of the medical evidence, treatment and treating sources so that the ALJ is fully cognizant of diagnoses and all areas of medical treatment provided the claimant. • Points out discrepancies in factual issues that should be addressed at the hearing.

• Point of contact for claimants and their representatives seeking information regarding their rights and/or claims for entitlement to retirement and survivor’s insurance, disability insurance and/or supplemental security income benefits filed under Titles II, XVI, and XVIII of the social Security Act, as amended. • Responsible for dispensing information to the public, explaining the legal provisions, regulations and procedural requirements for obtaining benefits under the Social Security program as they relate to a specific case and/or explaining the application of regulatory provisions and the bases for the Agency’s determinations in individual cases. • Assists individuals in determining their appellate rights and subsequent action and performs other case processing and clerical support activities. • Responds to a broad range of inquiries from claimants, attorneys, medical and vocations experts, etc., relating to the judicial processing of hearings. • Advises claimants of the legal provisions, regulations, and related administrative practices and decorum for judicial hearings and their right to representation during the judicial process. • Provides information regarding the basic legal process, documentary evidence required of claimants, attorneys, medial and vocational experts and other Federal and State agency personnel, status of pending claims, etc. • Responsible for the processing and direction of all incoming message traffic to staff Judges, Attorneys, paralegal, and adjudication hearing support staff.• Processes all incoming electronic files (internet and fax based) into proper Judicial offices.• Responsible for public interface, both in-person and telephonic.• Ensures proper hearing support material is transmitted to appropriate legal authority.• Maintains communication methods and ensures timely and accurate information delivery.• Utilizes every aspect of Microsoft Software products as well as US Government SSA Proprietary Software.

•Provides new and existing businesses with expertise in marketing, business planning, organizational structure, employee relations, customer service, and businesses financial planning. • Provides Program Management skills in assisting individuals in starting a business, and existing businesses with expansion projects. Work with other entities to coordinate assistance (e.g., financial, legal, etc.).

•Created this business from its inception. Developed the business plan and secured a seven-figure investor.•Strategic and Short-term Planning: Directs financial, personnel, budgets/plans and operations.•Inventory: Performs market research, selects inventory, and determines pricing method of salable inventory and valuation method of investment stock. •Marketing and sales: Determines markets, product and services, and plans and executes advertising. •Personnel Supervision: Creates company positions, creates job descriptions, interviews candidates, developed employee handbook/policies (e.g., vacation, sick leave, etc), hiring and firing, performs performance reviews/feedback, and performs daily management and supervision.•Web-Design and Internet product marketing: Works with designers to maintain business website. Also responsible for e-mail accounts and social marketing creation and management as well as corporate correspondence.