Veterans Disability Compensation Attorney

17 hours ago

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

🐊 Florida – Remote

Although this job is listed in Florida, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $75k - $100k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

🧑‍💼 Attorney

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Description

• Personally represent clients in the prosecution of appeals before the VA Regional Office, BVA or the CAVC, including developing evidence and extensive research and writing of letter briefs and appellate filings. • Supervise and train non-attorneys. • Coordinate the progress of claims, including ensuring the battle plan developed by the firm is implemented and planning for next steps at each stage of claims. • Maintain excellent relationships with clients, including delivering legal services that are personalized to each client's situation. • Respond to written and telephonic inquiries from clients. • Maintain effective communication and personal relationships with clients through mail, telephone, and email. • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current veteran statutes, regulations, and case law through personal research and by attending CLE training, subject to approval. • Reach all relevant key performance indicators at scheduled intervals.

Requirements

• No less than 1 to 2 full years of actual experience handling VA compensation claims for veterans OR 2 years of experience as an attorney at the Board of Veterans Appeals or Office of General Counsel, or Clerking for the CAVC. • Accreditation / PIV Card access to VBMS (or previous qualification for access with ability to reinstate in a short period of time following hire). • Law Degree and Bar Admission in at least one State. • Status as an honorably discharged veterans is a plus. • Empathy for those with disabilities. • A commitment to fighting for veterans to obtain the benefits they earned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Health insurance • Dental • Vision • Long-term disability • 401(k) profit sharing plan with a match • Flex-Time Off