Veterans Benefits Paralegal

Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban, P.C; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Dental insurance

Free parking

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Travel reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban, P.C. seeks a Veterans Benefits Paralegal to support veterans by preparing case documentation, communicating with clients and the VA, and managing claims and appeals.

This full-time position offers on-site options in Charlotte, Raleigh, NC or Chesapeake, VA, or remote work from anywhere in the US. The role requires 3–5 years of Veterans Disability paralegal experience, strong organization, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of paralegal experience in Veterans Disability cases.
• Neos Case Management experience is beneficial.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Deadline- and detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Research and review client files to support case development.
• Complete forms and releases to obtain medical, Social Security, and service records.
• Draft and submit claims, appeals, and correspondence to the VA.
• Assist claimants in understanding and pursuing VA benefits.
• Manage a high-volume caseload and meet deadlines with timely updates.
• Review VA decisions and ensure documents are in client files.
• Maintain detailed case records in a case management system.
• Provide compassionate support to clients throughout the process.

Skills

VA paralegal experience

Case management

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Tools

Neos Case Management

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) + matching
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

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.

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.