Attorney

Pen Pioneer; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm in Washington, DC is seeking a Veterans Disability Attorney to represent veterans in benefit claims. The role involves consulting with clients, gathering evidence, and filing appeals. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate and strong advocacy skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney with relevant legal work experience.
• Strong understanding of administrative law.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients on disability claims and assess their strength.
• Gather evidence to support clients' claims for benefits.
• File appeals with the VA for denied claims.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Advocacy

Legal Procedures

Confidentiality

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

This range is provided by Pen Pioneer. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Pen Pioneer

Talent Sourcing Pro | Crafting Synergies Between Talent & Company Needs | Making Hiring Seamless and Efficient

Job Overview

A Veterans Disability Attorney is a legal professional who specializes in representing veterans who have been denied benefits. Their job is help veterans navigate the complex appeals process and advocate on their benefit to obtain the benefits they are entitled to. Supervisory Responsibilities A Veterans Disability Attorney may supervise junior attorneys, manage their legal support staff, and oversee investigators or other members of the legal team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Consult with clients to discuss their disability claims and assess the strength of their claims.
• Gather evidence, including medical records, buddy statements, and other evidence to support the client’s claim for benefits.
• File appeals with the VA when a client’s claim for benefits has been denied or the amount awarded is inadequate.
• Represent clients at administrative hearings.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to clients throughout the legal process and answer any questions they may have.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and ethical standards related to veterans disability law. Required Skills/Abilities
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Strong understanding of administrative law and legal procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of legal industry and market trends.
• Ability to handle confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Experience and Professional Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed attorney.
• Relevant legal work experience.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Organizational Values Integrity, Commitment, Accountability, Warrior Ethos, Leads by Example Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Location: Washington, DC

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Pen Pioneer by 2x

Inferred from the description for this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Get notified when a new job is posted.

Sign in to set job alerts for “Attorney” roles.

Privacy Counsel (Full Time, Remote Position)

Washington DC-Baltimore Area $365,000.00-$420,000.00 3 weeks ago

Associate General Counsel - Remote - Northeast Region Preferred

Senior Director and Associate General Counsel - Corporate Governance

Outside Counsel Guidelines Attorney (Remote)

Associate General Counsel - Commercial and Product

Washington, DC $220,000.00-$300,000.00 4 days ago

Legal Counsel, Sanctions and Export Control

Associate General Counsel - Remote - Northeast Region Preferred - 2282105

Tysons Corner, VA $27.00-$40.00 1 month ago

DWTSurge Contract Tariff and Customs Attorney (Remote)

Tysons Corner, VA $50.00-$70.00 1 month ago

Washington, DC $100,000.00-$150,000.00 3 days ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.