Attorney

Legal Help For Veterans, PLLC; Northville (MI); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work option

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Legal Help for Veterans, PLLC is a nationwide veterans disability law firm seeking an attorney to build or continue a career in veterans disability law. The role emphasizes writing, analysis, and client communication, with the flexibility of a fully remote work arrangement or base in Northville, Michigan.

Ideal candidates will review complex medical and factual records, develop case strategy, and advocate effectively in claims and appeals before VA, BVA, and CAVC with a dedicated legal support

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and persuasive writing skills.
• Ability to review and analyze detailed factual and medical records.
• Excellent client communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload in a remote work environment.
• Interest in veterans disability law and willingness to develop proficiency in VA claims and appeals.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing claims files, service treatment records, VA medical records, rating decisions, and other relevant evidence.
• Evaluating claims and appeals and developing case strategy.
• Identifying favorable legal, factual, and medical evidence.
• Researching applicable statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Drafting legal briefs, motions, and other persuasive written advocacy.
• Advising clients regarding their claims, appeals, and available options.
• Communicating directly with veterans throughout the claims and appeals process.
• Collaborating with attorneys and legal support staff to effectively manage and advance cases.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical writing

Client communication

Remote caseload management

Detail-oriented

Education

Active license to practice law (US)

Tools

VA claims knowledge

Regulatory research tools

Job description

Legal Help for Veterans, PLLC is a nationwide veterans disability law firm dedicated exclusively to representing veterans seeking VA disability compensation. For more than 20 years, we have been members of NOVA and have advocated for veterans before the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA), and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC). Our practice is built on thorough case development, careful preparation, strong advocacy, and a commitment to providing knowledgeable representation and personal attention throughout the claims and appeals process.

We are seeking an attorney who is interested in building or continuing a career in veterans disability law. Experience with VA disability claims, Social Security disability, or other administrative or appellate practice is a plus, but is not required. We are looking for a strong writer and analytical thinker who is comfortable reviewing detailed records, developing persuasive arguments, communicating directly with clients, and learning the complexities of veterans disability law.

About the Position

This position may be fully remote or based in our Northville, Michigan office. Our attorneys work with a dedicated legal support team that handles much of the administrative process, allowing attorneys to focus on case development, legal strategy, written advocacy, and client representation.

Responsibilities Include:

• Reviewing claims files, service treatment records, VA medical records, rating decisions, and other relevant evidence
• Evaluating claims and appeals and developing case strategy
• Identifying favorable legal, factual, and medical evidence
• Researching applicable statutes, regulations, and case law
• Drafting legal briefs, motions, and other persuasive written advocacy
• Advising clients regarding their claims, appeals, and available options
• Communicating directly with veterans throughout the claims and appeals process
• Collaborating with attorneys and legal support staff to effectively manage and advance cases

Qualifications Required:

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Strong legal research, analytical, and persuasive writing skills
• Ability to review and analyze detailed factual and medical records
• Excellent client communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to independently manage a caseload in a remote work environment
• Interest in veterans disability law and a willingness to develop proficiency in VA claims and appeals

Preferred:

• VA accreditation under 38 C.F.R. § 14.629
• Experience with VA disability claims and appeals
• Experience with Social Security disability claims or appeals
• Familiarity with the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA)
• Familiarity or experience with practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC)
• Experience analyzing complex medical evidence
• Administrative law or appellate experience

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Fully remote work option
• Dedicated legal support staff
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Retirement IRA options
• Opportunity to develop specialized experience in veterans disability law