Legal Assistant- VA

Capovilla & Williams; United States; Remote; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Capovilla & Williams, a leader in military law and Veterans benefits, invites you to join as a VA Disability Legal Assistant. This 100% remote, full-time role supports our Veterans Disability Benefits Team and offers compensation starting at $18 per hour, depending on experience, with 1099 contracting.

Responsibilities include client and attorney communications, managing VA forms and records, and coordinating with medical providers.

Qualifications

• 2 years of VA disability claims experience.
• Strong time management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to pass a background check and work remotely.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Adobe.
• Experience with VBMS, VetPro, and similar case management platforms (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for client and attorney communications.
• Use the firm’s case management system to coordinate and prepare VA disability forms and correspondence.
• Obtain statements and symptomology for paralegal and attorney.
• Request, track, and organize medical records for VA submissions or hearings.
• Pass a background check including verification of criminal and financial history.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Organizational skills

Remote work

MS Word

Adobe

VBMS

VetPro

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe

VBMS

VetPro

Job description

Capovilla & Williams, a leader in military law and Veterans benefits, is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to join our Veterans Disability Benefits Team. The right candidate will thrive working both independently and within a close-knit team. They will also have a commitment to Veterans of the U.S. military.

Details:

Job Title: VA Disability Legal Assistant

Location: 100% Remote

Schedule: Full-Time

Compensation: $18 depending on experience 1099

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for client and attorney communications
• Utilize the firm’s case management system to coordinate, prepare, and process forms, correspondence, and other items involved in VA disability claims
• Obtain statements and symptomology as necessary for paralegal and attorney
• Request, track, and organize medical records for submission to the VA and/or use in hearings
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check, including verification of criminal and financial history.

Required Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience working on VA disability claims, either within a law firm, at the Veterans Administration, or other related organization
• Strong time management, communication, and organizational skills
• Adherence to deadlines and appropriate follow up procedureConfident in managing frequent client communication, answering questions, and directing clients to the appropriate team member or resource.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and comfortable in a remote work environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Abode
• Ability to pass a background check – clear of criminal

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior service in the U.S. military or spouse.
• Experience working in a small law firm environment
• Experience with VBMS, VetPro, and similar case management platforms