Experienced Veterans Disability Attorney

The Deuterman Law Group; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Plan

Health Savings Account with company

Job summary

The Deuterman Law Group is seeking a Veterans Disability Attorney with at least two years of VA disability experience. The firm welcomes remote candidates nationwide and operates with a team-based approach across multiple North Carolina offices.

The role involves representing veterans in VA benefits proceedings and collaborating with paralegals and support staff. The ideal candidate will hold VA accreditation, be admitted to a U.S.

Qualifications

• VA accreditation required.
• Admitted and in good standing with a U.S. State Bar.
• Two+ years of Veterans Disability law experience.
• Strong oral and written advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Ability to apply analytical skills to complex legal issues.
• Excellent communication with clients and staff.
• Commitment to improving lives of others.
• Empathy for claimants facing difficult circumstances.
• Independent with willingness to assume responsibility and mentor staff.
• Willingness to travel for hearings; travel outside NC may be needed.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Team-oriented and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Represent veterans in VA benefits proceedings and appeals.
• Meet with clients to discuss cases.
• Prepare cases for hearings.
• Review medical records for VA hearing submissions.
• Conduct legal research and write hearing briefs.
• Prepare post-hearing memos.
• Conduct administrative hearings before VA judges.
• Collaborate with intake staff, paralegals, and legal assistants to meet team goals.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Mentoring paralegals

Independence

Negotiation skills

Legal research

Tools

Virtual hearings

Job description

We are open to a remote candidate in any state who has proven experience in Veterans Disability law.

An opportunity to join one of North Carolina's foremost injury law firms.

If you're ready for a career that is more than a job, where you contribute to a close-knit team and make a meaningful impact on the community, here's your chance. Our rapid growth has led us to seek a dedicated Veterans Disability Attorney to enhance our operations. We have offices in Durham, Greensboro, Greenville, Wilmington, and Winston-Salem, NC. If you meet our requirements—and we meet yours—we'd love to hear from you.Remote candidates welcome!

Qualifications

• VA accreditation required.
• Candidate must be admitted and in good standing with a U.S. State Bar.
• Two+ years of experience in Veterans Disability law.
• An ability to demonstrate effective oral and written advocacy skills and negotiation tactics.
• An ability to apply analytical skills in addressing complex legal issues.
• Must demonstrate strong communication skills to effectively communicate with clients and staff.
• A demonstrated commitment to improving the lives of others.
• Effectively shows empathy for claimants facing difficult circumstances.
• Upbeat with a can-do attitude; must be able to work independently and have a desire to assume significant responsibility.
• Ability to mentor and train paralegals and legal assistants in the VA department.
• Virtual capabilities are available for conducting hearings, but must have the ability to travel for hearings if necessary. Case-related travel outside North Carolina may occasionally be necessary, though infrequent.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Must work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Handles the cases of those who have served honorably or received other types of discharge in any branch of the armed forces and who are seeking assistance in obtaining benefits from the Veterans Administration.
• Meet with clients to discuss their cases.
• Prepare cases for hearings.
• Review medical records for submission as evidence in VA hearings.
• Legal research and writing of hearing briefs.
• Prepare post-hearing memos.
• Conducting administrative hearings for clients before judges for the Veterans Administration.
• Working with a team of intake specialists, Paralegals, Legal Assistants, and other staff to meet set team goals and to help all team members accomplish their given tasks.

At Deuterman Law Group, your contribution will have an impact.

As a Veterans Disability Attorney, you'll play a pivotal role in our clients' lives. From conducting client meetings, preparing cases for hearings, and effectively representing our clients at hearings, you'll be part of a team that champions justice and recovery. As you collaborate with clients, attorneys, and fellow team members, you'll be a driving force in ensuring our clients' voices are heard and their lives are restored.

Our work culture sets us apart.

We value our employees and actively foster a positive and supportive environment. Recognized for many years by the Triad Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work, our passion for excellence is demonstrated by the loyalty of our staff. We're committed to giving back to our community in diverse ways. We enjoy gathering as friends and colleagues to celebrate birthdays, special occasions, holidays, fun departmental challenges, and family get togethers. We're a team where your contributions matter and your personal goals make a difference.

We believe competitive compensation and benefits are important.

Salaries are competitive and reflect experience and education. We offer a full suite of benefits, including health care coverage for employees and their families. This package features:

• Base salary and bonus opportunity.
• 401k plan with company 401k matching contribution.
• Three (3) medical insurance plan options.
• Medical & dependent care Flexible Spending Plan
• Health Savings Account with Company matching contribution.
• Life insurance coverage with the option to purchase additional coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability plans.
• Four (4) weeks paid time off & twelve (12) paid holidays.
• Critical illness coverage, accident coverage & hospital indemnity coverage.
• Annual CLE requirements paid by company.
• Professional organization memberships paid company.
• Monetary Service Milestones.
• Training & Educational Opportunities.
• Company sponsored wellness program.

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