Claims Advocate/Paralegal

Summary

Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick is a public-interest law firm focused on representing disabled military veterans, their families, and individuals denied life, health, and disability benefits. The Claims Advocate/Paralegal will support the Veterans Law practice by researching cases, gathering information, drafting legal documents, conducting interviews, and preparing assessments while meeting internal and external deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, review client files, and prepare assessments as directed concerning theories, strategy, and/or arguments in support of Agency clients’ cases
• Draft development, claims, arguments, appeals, and motions for clients’ cases
• Prioritize the completion of case core work and assignments, meet internal deadlines as set by Senior Claims Advocates, Lead Advocates, and management, and ensure that assignments are completed to meet external (i.e., VA) deadline
• Conduct interviews and promptly draft corresponding declarations with clients and third parties (e.g., client family members, friends, employers) in support of their claims
• Update CCK’s case management program files with all pertinent correspondence and information needed for reporting
• Develop an understanding of pertinent case law, etc. for application in draft claims, arguments, and appeals
• Attend training sessions
• Coordinate with other Claims Advocates, Client Advocates, Senior Claims Advocates, and Lead Advocates as necessary to accomplish workload objectives
• Complete all additional training as assigned by your supervisor
• Assist team with the training of new Claims Advocates and Client Advocates as needed

Skills

• High School degree required
• Fluency in English
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate responsibly
• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
• Proficiency with standard office equipment and software· Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to successfully obtain and maintain a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card and required VA network access, which includes a government background check, is required for this position
• This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday. You may choose one of the following shifts: 8:00-4:30 pm ET or 8:30 – 5:00 pm ET with a 30-minute lunch period
• Remote employees must maintain a professional workspace and reliable internet (minimum 30 Mbps upload speed)
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field preferred
• 2+ years of working experience or training preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• High School degree required
• Fluency in English
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate responsibly
• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
• Proficiency with standard office equipment and software· Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to successfully obtain and maintain a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card and required VA network access, which includes a government background check, is required for this position
• This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday. You may choose one of the following shifts: 8:00-4:30 pm ET or 8:30 – 5:00 pm ET with a 30-minute lunch period
• Remote employees must maintain a professional workspace and reliable internet (minimum 30 Mbps upload speed)

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field preferred
• 2+ years of working experience or training preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Benefits

• Opportunities for skills development and commensurate salary advancement.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, including employer-paid medical insurance for employees
• Gym membership reimbursement
• 15 days of PTO (increasing with tenure) plus 12 paid company holidays in 2026
• 401k matching
• Paid Parental Leave
• This role is available onsite at our Providence, RI Headquarters or remotely in the following states: CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, LA, ME, MA, NJ, NC, OH, RI, SC, TX, UT, VA; Rhode Island employees may choose a hybrid schedule.
• Flexible scheduling may be available after six months, based on performance.