Veterans Disability Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a dedicated Veterans Disability Attorney in North Carolina. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the community while working within a supportive team environment. The position is open to various office locations, including Durham, Greensboro, Greenville, Wilmington, and Winston-Salem, NC.

Duties

• Handle cases for veterans seeking benefits from the Veterans Administration.
• Meet with clients to discuss their cases and prepare for hearings.
• Review medical records for submission as evidence in VA hearings.
• Conduct legal research and write hearing briefs and post-hearing memos.
• Conduct administrative hearings for clients before VA judges.
• Collaborate with intake specialists, paralegals, and legal assistants to achieve team goals.

Requirements

• VA accreditation required.
• Admitted and in good standing with a U.S. State Bar.
• Two+ years of experience in Veterans Disability law.
• Effective oral and written advocacy skills and negotiation tactics.
• Strong analytical skills for addressing complex legal issues.
• Excellent communication skills for client and staff interactions.
• Commitment to improving the lives of others and showing empathy to claimants.
• Ability to work independently and assume significant responsibility.
• Capability to mentor and train paralegals and legal assistants.
• Virtual capabilities for hearings, with ability to travel if necessary.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• VA accreditation.
• Admitted to a U.S. State Bar.

Skills

• Oral and written advocacy.
• Negotiation tactics.
• Analytical skills.
• Communication skills.
• Empathy and client care.
• Mentoring and training.
• Legal research and writing.

Benefits

• 401k plan with company matching contribution.
• Three medical insurance plan options.
• Medical & dependent care Flexible Spending Plan.
• Health Savings Account with company matching contribution.
• Vision & dental insurance.
• Life insurance coverage with additional purchase options.
• Short- and long-term disability plans.
• Four weeks paid time off & twelve paid holidays.
• Critical illness, accident, & hospital indemnity coverage.
• Annual CLE requirements paid by company.
• Professional organization memberships paid by company.
• Monetary service milestones.
• Training & educational opportunities.
• Advancement opportunities.

This law firm focuses its practice on personal injury and worker's compensation. Its key practice areas include worker's compensation, auto accidents, veteran's disability, social security disability, nursing home neglect, and employment law. The firm's team of attorneys has extensive legal experience in the practice areas. The firm has offices in Greensboro and Winston-Salem, North Carolina.