Anne Ritterstein
Summary
Accomplished Attorney and Quality Review Specialist with a proven track record at the Social Security Administration, showcasing expertise in legal analysis and client advocacy. Excelled in providing critical feedback, mentoring teams, and leading policy change trainings. Demonstrated exceptional legal writing and settlement negotiation skills, achieving effective case resolutions and enhancing procedural compliance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Review Specialist
Social Security Administration
01.2023 - Current
- Review random sampling from nationwide selection of draft decisions and dismissals in
Social Security disability claims to ensure policy compliance, legal sufficiency, and writing
quality. - Provide written feedback, guidance, and direction to employees and management on
decisions based on current Agency rules and regulations - Analyze and evaluate disability claims for potential on the record decisions without need for a hearing
- Review staff work on cases in the hearings level business process for proper case
processing such as issuing proper notices in a timely fashion, correctly exhibiting
evidence, correctly identifying representatives, and correctly entering information in Agency systems - Conduct research into unique or complex procedural issues and provide advisory
comments and guidance on these issues. - Developed training materials and presented trainings on changes in policy and best practices
Attorney Advisory
Social Security Administration, SSA
03.2015 - 01.2023
- Conduct legal research and prepare fully supported recommended decisions, orders, and dismissals under Titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act.
- Render professional legal advice and assistance to the administrative law judges in prehearing development and preparation of cases for hearing, post hearing development, and other post hearing actions.
- Identify missing and helpful additional evidence and contact claimants or organizations to acquire this evidence.
- Conduct pre- and post- hearing legal analysis of sensitive medical and legal documents in Social Security Disability and Non-disability cases including: hearing testimony; medical evidence; earnings records; briefs; claimant questionnaires; vocational rehabilitation evidence; and, drug/alcohol evidence.
- Provide written report with decision recommendations to administrative law judges (ALJs), highlighting potential issues and providing cites to relevant legal research.
- Developed and led trainings to large audiences on policy changes and best practices
Attorney
Law Offices of Paul A. Weykamp
05.2009 - 03.2015
- Balanced competing priorities in a fast paced work environment by performing as Lead Attorney in a general law practice.
- Displayed strong litigation skills in general practice and Administrative Law cases including Social Security Disability and
Workers Compensation - Prepared briefs, complaints, motions, interrogatories, subpoenas, and all other required written responses in broad range of
litigation including medical malpractice, Railroad Retirement Benefits, and asbestos class action claims. - Managed complex caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and keeping organized records of case materials.
- Developed strong working relationships with opposing counsel, fostering a collaborative environment for dispute resolution.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
Education
J.D. - Law
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Hamden, CT05-2029
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
University of Delaware
Newark, DE05-2006
Skills
- Social Security Industry expertise
- Feedback management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Task delegation
- Legal Analysis
- Legal writing
- Client Advocacy
- Legal Litigation Expertise
- Effective Settlement Negotiation
Certification
- Maryland State Bar license
- Virginia State Bar License
Timeline
Quality Review Specialist
Social Security Administration
01.2023 - Current
Attorney Advisory
Social Security Administration, SSA
03.2015 - 01.2023
Attorney
Law Offices of Paul A. Weykamp
05.2009 - 03.2015
J.D. - Law
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
University of Delaware
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