VA Disability Attorney: Own a Meaningful Caseload

Wettermark Keith Personal Injury Lawyers; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wettermark Keith’s Veterans Disability Practice is expanding and seeking to hire a VA Attorney (entry-level or experienced) with a strong interest in veterans disability law. This full-time, in-person position may be based in Birmingham, AL, Chattanooga, TN, Knoxville, TN, or Nashville, TN.

This hands-on advocacy role involves owning a substantial VA disability caseload, reviewing VBMS and claims files, drafting and filing appeals, and communicating directly with clients. J.D.

Qualifications

• J.D. required
• Active bar license in at least one state required
• Admission to CAVC a plus (not required)
• Entry-level candidates will be considered if they demonstrate strong writing ability and a serious commitment to veterans disability practice

Responsibilities

• Reviewing VBMS and claims files in detail
• Identifying legal errors and viable theories of entitlement
• Drafting and filing appeals and written arguments
• Preparing Higher-Level Reviews and Board appeals
• Communicating directly with clients
• Managing deadlines and workflow independently

Skills

Strong writing ability

Deadline-driven

Education

J.D. required

Job description

Wettermark Keith’s Veterans Disability Practice is expanding and seeking to hire a VA Attorney (entry-level or experienced) with a strong interest in veterans disability law. This full-time, in-person position may be based in Birmingham, AL, Chattanooga, TN, Knoxville, TN, or Nashville, TN.

This hands-on advocacy role involves owning a substantial VA disability caseload, reviewing VBMS and claims files, drafting and filing appeals, and communicating directly with clients. J.D.