Veterans Benefits Paralegal

Jimmy Jazz; Charlotte, Raleigh, Chesapeake (NC, NC, VA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban seeks a Veterans Benefits Paralegal to support veterans by preparing case documentation, coordinating with clients and the VA, and managing claims and appeals. You will work closely with senior attorneys to advocate for veterans’ benefits.

The role requires meticulous organization, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle a high-volume caseload. Full-time position; onsite in Charlotte, Raleigh, Chesapeake, or remote from anywhere in the US.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years as a Paralegal handling Veterans Disability cases.
• Experience with Neos Case Management / document management beneficial.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Deadline- and detail-oriented work style.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and review client files to support case development.
• Complete forms and releases with clients to obtain medical records, Social Security records, service records and other necessary information.
• Draft and submit claims, appeals, and correspondence to the VA.
• Assist claimants in understanding and pursuing their VA benefits.
• Manage and prioritize a high-volume caseload, meeting deadlines and ensuring timely communication.
• Review VA decisions to verify all documents are present in client files.
• Maintain detailed case records using a case management system.
• Provide compassionate support and guidance to clients throughout the process.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Tools

Neos Case Management

Job description

At Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban, we are proud to support veterans and their families in navigating the VA benefits process. Our team is committed to providing high-quality legal advocacy and ensuring that those who have served our country receive the benefits they deserve. We strive for excellence, compassion, and integrity in all aspects of our work.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Veterans Benefits Paralegal to join our team. In this role, you will work directly with senior team members to advocate for veterans by preparing case documentation, communicating with clients and the VA, and managing claims and appeals.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and review client files to support case development.
• Complete forms and releases with clients to obtain medical records, Social Security records, service records and other necessary records and information
• Draft and submit claims, appeals, and correspondence to the VA.
• Assist claimants in understanding and pursuing their VA benefits.
• Manage and prioritize a high-volume caseload, meeting deadlines and ensuring timely communication.
• Review VA decisions to verify all documents are present in client files.
• Maintain detailed case records using a case management system.
• Provide compassionate support and guidance to clients throughout the process.

Requirements

Must have at least 3-5 years as a Paralegal handling Veterans Disability cases; CANDIDATES WITH NO VETERANS DISABILITY CASE EXPERIENCE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

• Experience with Neos Case Management / document management beneficial
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented

Work Schedule/Hours:

• This is a full-time position, days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• This position can be onsite in Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC or Chesapeake, VA or remote from anywhere in the US.
• For remote work, must have reliable access to your own internet connection and internet router.