Veterans Benefits Attorney - Hybrid, Grant-Funded

The Justice Center; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The Justice Center in Colorado Springs is seeking a Veterans Benefits Attorney to join the Lawyers-Helping-Heroes project. This grant-funded role focuses on providing legal advice, representation, and resources to veterans and active-duty service members in VA claims and related benefits.

The attorney will work remotely part-time with in-person Meet-a-Lawyer clinics in the district, train staff, and develop resources for veterans and legal professionals. English required; Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Active law license in good standing.
• Current accreditation as an attorney through the VA Office of General Counsel.
• Experience assisting claimants with VA benefits.
• Familiarity with military records, discharge documents, and VA forms.
• Commitment to legal aid services.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct legal services including VA claims representation.
• Participate in weekly remote Call-a-Lawyer and daily Email-a-Lawyer projects.
• Participate in in-person Meet-a-Lawyer clinics and staff meetings.
• Develop resources and templates for veterans and legal professionals; deliver CLE courses.
• Provide weekly written reports to the Program Manager and monthly oral reports to staff.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Counseling

Case management

VA benefits knowledge

Independent work

Job description

The Justice Center in Colorado Springs is seeking a Veterans Benefits Attorney to join the Lawyers-Helping-Heroes project. This grant-funded role focuses on providing legal advice, representation, and resources to veterans and active-duty service members in VA claims and related benefits.

The attorney will work remotely part-time with in-person Meet-a-Lawyer clinics in the district, train staff, and develop resources for veterans and legal professionals. English required; Spanish preferred.