John Ropp
Portland,OR
Summary
Dedicated Hearings Manager with nearly three years of experience leading departmental operations for a national Social Security Disability firm. Aspiring attorney committed to serving under-represented communities through effective and compassionate advocacy. Oversees a team of attorneys and legal assistants that handles over 1,000 hearings annually. Skilled in high-volume case management, legal writing, and conflict resolution. Successfully drove a 100% increase in annual hearing volume while improving case outcomes by 3%.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Hearings Manager
Evans Disability
Vancouver, WA
03.2023 - Current
- Manage the preparation and coordination of approximately 100 hearings per month.
- Serve as the primary liaison for written and verbal correspondence with Administrative Law Judges, clients, and Social Security Offices of Hearing Operations.
- Supervise and mentor a team of four legal assistants, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
- Specialize in resolving conflicts with difficult clients, ensuring positive outcomes and client satisfaction.
- Orchestrate operational improvements, achieving a 3% increase in win rate and boosting the firm's yearly hearing volume by 100%.
- Function as the primary assistant for six attorneys managing heavy caseloads.
- Oversee the collection and analysis of complex medical records for hearings and federal court appeals.
- Perform comprehensive data tracking and analysis to evaluate the value of cases, assess judge tendencies, and measure attorney performance.
Legal Assistant
Southwest Portland Law Group
Beaverton, OR
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation that contributed to favorable case settlements.
- Prepared and filed legal documents, including letters, briefs, and trial memos.
- Optimized estate planning processes by assessing and updating property records for trusts and conservatorships.
- Drafted legal documents including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
- Authored blog posts to explain statutes and codes, enhancing client understanding.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06.2022
Bachelor of Science -
Lewis And Clark College
Portland, OR06-2020
Skills
- Legal writing and research
- Analytical reasoning
- Team management
- Conflict resolution
- Professional writing and document drafting
- Attention to detail
- Document preparation and filing
- Client communication
- Data tracking and performance analysis
Timeline
Hearings Manager
Evans Disability
03.2023 - Current
Legal Assistant
Southwest Portland Law Group
06.2022 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Oregon
Bachelor of Science -
Lewis And Clark College