Paralegal

Livonia Chamber of Commerce; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal Help for Veterans, PLLC is seeking a full-time Paralegal/Claims Developer to build veterans' disability claims for submission to the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Board of Veterans' Appeals. Under the supervision of our attorneys, the role reviews client files, gathers evidence to strengthen claims, and drafts arguments and appeals.

Please note this position includes a significant amount of research and writing, with responsibilities spanning file management, VA case law

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously and be self-motivated.
• Strong business English writing, proofreading and editing.
• Advanced computer skills (MS Office suite, Internet, company software).
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and update client files with all pertinent correspondence and communications.
• Learn how to apply VA Case Law and effectively translate it into clear, persuasive written arguments and appeals
• Conduct research, review medical records and military personnel records, determine how to further develop client claims, draft appeals/arguments/claims
• Track and maintain appeal deadlines
• Communicate with clients via phone, email, and mail
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Autonomy

Writing/editing

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

MS Office

Internet

Company software

Job description

Legal Help for Veterans, PLLC

a nationwide law firm specializing in assisting veterans with their service-connected disability claims before the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a full-time Paralegal/Claims Developer. This role focuses on developing veterans' disability claims for submission to the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

Under the supervision of our attorneys, the Paralegal/Claims Developer plays a key role in reviewing client files, gathering additional evidence to strengthen the development of client claims, and drafting arguments and appeals.

Please note this full-time role includes a significant amount of research and writing.

Responsibilities:

• Manage, maintain, and update client files with all pertinent correspondence and communications.
• Learn how to apply VA Case Law and effectively translate it into clear, persuasive written arguments and appeals
• Conduct research, review medical records and military personnel records, determine how to further develop client claims, draft appeals/arguments/claims
• Track and maintain appeal deadlines
• Communicate with clients via phone, email, and mail
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or paralegal certificate, preferred
• Ability to work autonomously and be self-motivated
• Ability to apply business English when writing, proofreading and editing
• Advanced computer skills (MS Office suite, Internet, company software)
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing