Web Developer

About Disability Law Group

At Disability Law Group, we exist for one reason: to help people through some of the most difficult moments of their lives - and to do that work with skill, heart, and purpose.

We are a mission-driven law firm focused on Social Security Disability and Veterans' disability benefits. Our work demands more than legal knowledge; it requires empathy, persistence, and a genuine commitment to listening to people when they need it most.

Everything we do is guided by our core values - Listen, Invest, Vigor, Empathy, and Solutions (LIVES). These values shape how we show up for our clients and for one another. From the first phone call to the final resolution of a case, we treat each client's situation as unique and deserving of thoughtful, personalized advocacy.

Our team is made up of dedicated professionals across intake, applications and appeals, records, case management, attorneys, and leadership, all working collaboratively to deliver exceptional service nationwide.

We also believe in investing in our people. DLG offers competitive pay and benefits, meaningful opportunities for growth and advancement, and a workplace culture that values balance and recognition - including a paid day off for your birthday, team celebrations, and firm-wide KPIs. Our team regularly participates in community clinics, scholarship initiatives, and volunteer opportunities, giving everyone the chance to make an impact beyond their day-to-day work. We also offer a flexible hybrid work, and a family-first, model.

At Disability Law Group, your work matters - and so do you. Together, we are building a firm that delivers results, supports its people, and truly changes lives

The Web Developer will own all technical website operations for Disability Law Group (DLG) and Michigan Accident Attorneys (MAA). This role is responsible for maintaining site health, performance, security, tracking accuracy, and technical SEO, while supporting marketing initiatives tied to lead generation, analytics, and accessibility.

Key Responsibilities:

Website Development & Maintenance

Manage, maintain & improve both DLG and MAA websites, primarily built on WordPress

Handle ongoing site updates, plugins, bug fixes, and feature enhancements

Develop and modify custom themes, templates, plugins, or custom code as needed

Ensure site uptime, speed, and overall performance across devices and browsers including mobile devices

Upload and optimize 8 monthly blogs Technical SEO & Site Health

Support SEO initiatives through:

Technical SEO improvements

Site structure optimization

Schema markup implementation

Page speed and Core Web Vitals optimization

Improve authority score

Assist with backlink strategy implementation and monitoring site authority from a technical standpoint

Identify and resolve crawl errors, indexing issues, broken links, and redirect issues Tracking, Analytics & Data Attribution

Implement and manage tracking tools including:

Google Tag Manager

Google Analytics

Conversion pixels (Meta, Google Ads, TikTok, etc.)

Ensure accurate lead tracking and attribution across organic, paid, and referral channels

Support conversion tracking for forms, chat tools, and call tracking Lead Capture & Conversion Support

Build, maintain, and optimize website forms, chat integrations, and intake tools

Monitoring and updating the VA Disability calculator, reflecting accurate and up-to-date numbers

Support A/B testing and conversion rate optimization efforts in collaboration with marketing

Ensure proper routing of leads to CRMs, intake systems, or email distribution lists Security, Accessibility & Compliance

Maintain website security best practices, including updates, backups, and monitoring

Assist with accessibility improvements to support users with disabilities

Ensure compliance with applicable standards related to accessibility and data privacy Performance Optimization & Scalability

Monitor and improve page load speed, hosting performance, and caching strategies

Recommend and implement solutions to support website scalability as traffic and content grow

Assist with long-term planning for site enhancements and future rebuilds Requirements:

3-5 years of experience in full stack web development

Proven WordPress expertise (required)

Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP (WordPress stack)

Familiarity with SEO tools and metrics (Semrush, PageSpeed Insights)

Experience with website analytics and conversion tracking (GA4, GTM)

Strong understanding of responsive and mobile-first design

Experience with lead optimization tools and A/B testing platforms Performance Expectations:

Regularly publish blog content optimized for SEO and aligned with internal linking strategies.

Continuously improve the website's authority, visibility, and technical health over time.

Conduct mobile responsiveness audits and implement noticeable improvements early in the role.

Ensure key landing pages maintain fast and reliable performance across all devices.

Sustain high levels of website uptime and respond promptly to any critical technical issues.

Complete routine website requests and updates in a timely and consistent manner.

Monitor and maintain accurate tracking across all major marketing campaigns and platforms.

Compensation:

Salary determined depending on experience