VA Associate Advocate
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VA Associate Advocate supporting veterans seeking disability benefits through legal research, case development, and advocacy. Assisting senior advocates with briefs, examinations, and team leadership.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Senior Advocate/Team Leader with the strategic direction of the advocate department
- Partner with the department head to build a strong leadership team
- Provide technical legal support to the Senior Advocate
- Become familiar with relevant statutes, regulations, and case law
- Review and bookmark records, files, and c-files
- Assist in identifying issues and conduct legal research
- Draft arguments, briefs, and letters at Regional Office, Board, and CAVC levels
- Provide leadership and support for Intake activities
- Lead a team of customer service professionals
- Provide technical guidance to direct reports and other professionals
- Provide input and recommendations to leaders on company objectives
- Review decisions and direct Case Managers on further development
- Manage a reduced caseload with responsibilities similar to a senior associate
- Prepare clients for Compensation & Pension Examinations
- Take lay witness statements
- Edit company website blogs
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Juris Doctor degree, or actively accredited VA claims agent
- 1–2 years of work-related experience preferred
- Advanced professional discipline requiring a post-collegiate degree or equivalent accredited-agent qualification
- Advanced proficiency applying broad knowledge, experience, and leadership
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Analytical, interpersonal, and computer skills
- Desk, chair, and basic work-from-home essentials
- Quiet work area without noise or distractions
- Personal high-speed internet service; Wi-Fi is not acceptable
- Minimum internet speed of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
- Must be based in the United States and reside in or be willing to relocate to FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, NC, NJ, NV, NY, PA, SC, TX, or WV
Benefits:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Paid time off
- Ten company-paid holidays
- Remote work from home
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