Veterans Benefits Paralegal

Job Overview

Join a team dedicated to supporting veterans and their families in navigating the VA benefits process through high-quality legal advocacy. Work directly with senior team members to prepare case documentation, communicate with clients and the VA, and manage 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.

Qualifications

• 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 or document management beneficial.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Deadline and detail-oriented.