Associate Attorney Flexible Four-Day Workweek

Girard & Centonzio Veterans Disability Lawyers LLC; Lawrence (KS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Girard & Centonzio Veterans Disability Lawyers LLC, based in Lawrence, Kansas, seeks an Associate Attorney for our national VA disability practice. The role features a flexible four-day workweek to support work-life balance and sustainable legal practice.

You will prepare claims, communicate with clients and VA personnel, and collaborate on case strategy. Some travel and occasional out-of-state client meetings may occur, with a hybrid arrangement possible.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• The ideal applicant will thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Strong writing, communication, and analytical skills are essential.
• Advocacy should be approached with empathy, cultural competence, and attention to detail.
• Exhibit sound judgment and a commitment to ethical practice.
• Ability to prioritize while meeting deadlines and showing reliability.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Spanish language ability is a plus for client correspondence.
• Experience in disability or administrative law is welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare claims and appeals, communicating with clients and VA personnel.
• Collaborate with colleagues on case strategy.
• Attend legal conferences twice a year and meet clients out of state as needed.
• Work in a hybrid arrangement based on prior VA disability law experience.

Skills

Team collaboration

Strong writing & communication

Empathy & cultural competence

Ethical practice

Reliability & prioritization

Bilingual Spanish (nice-to-have)

Education

J.D. degree (ABA-accredited)

Job description

Girard & Centonzio Veterans Disability Lawyers LLC has over 25 years of experience advocating for veterans’ rights within VA disability law. Guided by the belief that access to benefits is a matter of justice, we combine compassion, expertise, and a deep commitment to service. Our team—including individuals with decades of military service—works collaboratively to provide client-centered, trauma-informed representation to veterans seeking the benefits they have earned.

Based in Lawrence, KS, we represent veterans nationwide before the Department of Veterans Affairs, helping thousands secure critical benefits. We are proud to foster an inclusive, transparent, and supportive workplace culture that values diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and a shared commitment to equity. Our firm prioritizes integrity, teamwork, flexibility, and meaningful advocacy in everything we do.

Role Description

We are seeking an Associate Attorney to join our expanding national practice. This position is based in Lawrence, Kansas, and offers a flexible four-day workweek designed to support work-life balance and long-term sustainability in legal practice.

Responsibilities include preparing claims and appeals, communicating with clients and VA personnel, collaborating with colleagues on case strategy, attending legal conferences twice a year, and occasionally meeting clients out of state. A hybrid work arrangement may be available depending on prior experience in VA disability law.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and be active members in good standing of the Bar. The ideal applicant will:

• Thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Demonstrate strong writing, communication, and analytical skills
• Approach advocacy with empathy, cultural competence, and attention to detail
• Exhibit sound judgment and a commitment to ethical practice
• Ability to prioritize while meeting all deadlines and demonstrating a high level of reliability
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Full conversational Spanish would be a plus for client correspondence

Experience in disability law or administrative law is welcome but not required. We especially encourage applicants from backgrounds historically underrepresented in the legal profession to apply.

Applicants must be willing to undergo a background check in accordance with applicable laws and regulations

Our firm is located in a vibrant downtown environment that supports a live-work-play lifestyle. Lawrence is consistently ranked among the “Top 100 Best Places to Live.” We offer a competitive benefits package, including bonus opportunities, health, dental, long-term disability, 401(k), and paid time off. We are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel supported both professionally and personally.

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