Veterans Benefits Paralegal

Fox Point Recruitment LLC; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Fox Point Recruitment LLC seeks an experienced Veterans Benefits Paralegal to support attorneys in navigating VA disability claims and appeals. This role requires direct experience with Veterans Disability cases and a commitment to helping clients navigate complex benefits matters.

You will handle claims preparation, client communications, and high-volume deadlines from a remote US-based setting or onsite in Raleigh, NC.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of paralegal experience handling Veterans Disability cases.
• Direct Veterans Disability case experience required.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting strict deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review client records and conduct legal research to support case preparation.
• Work with clients to complete required forms, authorizations, and releases for medical, military, and Social Security records.
• Prepare and file VA claims, appeals, and supporting correspondence.
• Guide clients through the VA benefits process and answer questions regarding their claims.
• Manage a high-volume caseload while meeting filing deadlines and maintaining consistent client communication.
• Review VA decisions and verify that all required documentation is maintained within client files.
• Maintain accurate electronic case records using a case management system.
• Provide professional, compassionate support throughout the claims and appeals process.

Skills

Veterans Disability claims and appeals

Case management

Legal document preparation

Client communication

Records and evidence collection

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Neos Case Management

Job description

Overview

An established legal practice is seeking an experienced Veterans Benefits Paralegal to support attorneys and senior legal professionals in representing veterans through the VA disability claims and appeals process. This role is ideal for someone with direct experience handling Veterans Disability cases who is passionate about helping clients navigate complex benefits matters.

Responsibilities

• Review client records and conduct legal research to support case preparation.
• Work with clients to complete required forms, authorizations, and releases for medical, military, and Social Security records.
• Prepare and file VA claims, appeals, and supporting correspondence.
• Guide clients through the VA benefits process and answer questions regarding their claims.
• Manage a high-volume caseload while meeting filing deadlines and maintaining consistent client communication.
• Review VA decisions and verify that all required documentation is maintained within client files.
• Maintain accurate electronic case records using a case management system.
• Provide professional, compassionate support throughout the claims and appeals process.

Work Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday through Friday
• 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Remote candidates may work from anywhere within the United States with reliable high-speed internet access, or work onsite in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of paralegal experience handling Veterans Disability cases.
• Candidates without direct Veterans Disability case experience will not be considered.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting strict deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Neos Case Management or similar legal case management software.
• Experience working in a fast-paced legal environment with high-volume caseloads.

Key Skills Required

• Veterans Disability claims and appeals
• Case management
• Legal document preparation
• Client communication
• Records and evidence collection
• Time management
• Attention to detail

Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Travel reimbursement

Why This Location?

North Carolina offers a high quality of life with access to beaches, mountains, vibrant cities, and outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy a growing dining and entertainment scene, rich cultural attractions, and a relatively affordable cost of living compared to many other regions. This fully remote opportunity also provides flexibility while remaining connected to a collaborative legal team.