Associate Attorney, Veterans Benefits

Orion Placement
  • Racine, Wisconsin
    27 days ago

    Job Description

    Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

    Why This Is a Great Opportunity

    • Build a meaningful legal career helping Veterans secure the benefits they earned
    • Develop deep expertise in VA benefits and administrative law with strong training and support
    • Write and advocate daily in a fast paced, mission driven practice
    • Clear growth path toward higher responsibility and team leadership
    • Competitive pay plus benefits in a collaborative, values driven environment

    Location: Racine, Wisconsin. This role is on site for the first 6 months, with a hybrid schedule considered after that based on performance and business needs.

    Note: Must be a currently licensed attorney in good standing. Must have prior VA law experience to warrant an interview.

    About Us

    We stand beside injured and disabled individuals, including Veterans, and guide them from hardship to hope by securing the benefits and compensation they deserve. We value empathy, accountability, and innovation, and we take pride in delivering excellent outcomes through teamwork and strong advocacy. Confidential Employer.

    Job Description

    • Handle VA benefits matters from intake through strategy, evidence development, and appeals support
    • Draft persuasive legal writing including briefs, arguments, and client facing communications
    • Review service records, medical records, and supporting documentation to strengthen claims
    • Communicate with clients clearly and compassionately and set expectations throughout the process
    • Collaborate closely with attorneys, case managers, and support staff to move cases forward efficiently
    • Track deadlines, maintain organized files, and document work accurately in case management systems
    • Continue building VA specific knowledge with the goal of taking on increasing responsibility over time

    Qualifications

    • JD from an accredited law school
    • Active bar license in good standing in at least one US jurisdiction
    • Prior VA law experience such as Veterans benefits claims, VBA, BVA appeals, CAVC exposure, VA accredited representative work, or similar
    • Strong legal research and writing skills
    • Detail oriented, organized, and able to manage a steady workflow with deadlines
    • Able to obtain and maintain VA accreditation, including completion of the required background process

    Why You Will Love Working Here

    You will do work that matters with a team that supports each other and takes pride in serving those who served. We invest in training and steady growth, we embrace technology and process improvement, and we care about team wellbeing while holding a high bar for client outcomes.

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    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Retirement plan
    • Vision insurance

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRacine, Wisconsin

    Skills

    • Attorneyunmatched
    • Case Managementunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • File Maintenanceunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Legal Briefsunmatched
    • Legal Researchunmatched
    • Legal Support Skillsunmatched
    • Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Persuasion Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Retirement Planunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Veterans Benefitsunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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