Associate Attorney- Glendale, AZ

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Southwest Law Firm is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join our Veterans disability practice. The role emphasizes legal writing, case analysis, and VA disability appeals strategy over courtroom litigation.

The candidate should be organized, analytical, and coachable, capable of handling a high-volume workload while delivering precise legal work. This position offers growth in Veterans and administrative law within a fast-paced firm.

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school and bar admission.
• Active license to practice law in at least one US state.
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes.
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload with accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Review VA Rating Decision Letters and identify appeal opportunities.
• Draft legal briefs and arguments for Supplemental Claims and Higher-Level Reviews.
• Analyze medical and lay evidence to support service connection and increased rating.
• Ensure arguments align with VA's stated reasons for denial.
• Collaborate with Appeals Team on case strategy and next steps.
• Assist in determining appropriate appeal lanes based on case facts.
• Follow firm SOPs and templates for filings; ensure accuracy of documents.
• Maintain consistency in legal reasoning and argument structure.
• Provide support for attorney-level questions and internal discussions.
• Meet turnaround time expectations and utilize internal systems to track work.
• Support leadership and operational planning to improve workflow.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Monday.com

SharePoint

VBMS

Job description

Job Overview

Southwest Law Firm is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Attorney to join our growing Veterans disability practice. This position focuses heavily on legal writing, case analysis, and VA disability appeals strategy rather than litigation or courtroom appearances.

The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, coachable, and capable of managing a high-volume workload while maintaining strong attention to detail and accuracy. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney interested in Veterans law, administrative law, and operational leadership within a fast-paced law firm environment.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Drafting & Case Analysis

• Review VA Rating Decision Letters and identify appeal opportunities
• Draft legal briefs and arguments for Supplemental Claims (VA Form 20-0995) and Higher-Level Reviews (VA Form 20-0996)
• Analyze medical and lay evidence to support service connection and increased rating arguments
• Ensure all arguments are tailored to the VA’s stated reasons for denial

Appeals Strategy Support

• Collaborate with Appeals Team and Case Managers on case strategy
• Identify when additional evidence is needed and provide guidance on next steps
• Assist in determining appropriate appeal lanes based on case facts

Quality & Compliance

• Follow firm SOPs and legal templates for all filings
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all legal documents prior to submission
• Maintain consistency in legal reasoning and argument structure across cases

Client & Internal Communication

• Provide support for attorney-level questions related to cases
• Participate in internal discussions regarding complex or escalated cases
• Assist in preparing for Higher-Level Review informal conferences when needed

Operational Support

• Meet turnaround time expectations for assigned cases
• Utilize internal systems (Monday.com, SharePoint, VBMS) to track and manage work
• Contribute to process improvements and template development over time

Leadership & Operational Oversight

• Oversee firm operational performance and support overall department accountability
• Provide leadership and strategic direction to operational management staff
• Work closely with department leaders to improve workflow efficiency, team performance, and cross-department coordination
• Support operational planning, process improvement initiatives, and organizational growth strategies
• The Operations Manager will report directly to the Associate Attorney role for operational oversight and leadership support
• Assist with maintaining accountability, consistency, and adherence to firm operational standards across departments

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school; admission to the state bar is required.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills
• High attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload with accuracy
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in Veterans law or administrative law
• Prior experience in legal writing, research, or case review
• Familiarity with VA disability claims or willingness to learn quickly

Who You Are

• You are precise and detail-oriented, with the ability to produce consistent, high-quality legal work
• You are accountable and meet deadlines without the need for constant oversight
• You are coachable and able to quickly implement feedback to improve your work product

  Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

  Required Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school; admission to the state bar is required.
  • Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state
  • Strong legal writing and analytical skills
  • High attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes
  • Ability to manage a high-volume workload with accuracy
  • Strong organizational and time management skills

  Preferred Experience

  Veteran Law