Veterans Benefits Paralegal

Summary

Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban supports veterans and their families through the VA benefits process. The Veterans Benefits Paralegal will advocate for veterans by developing 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

Skills

• 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
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• 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
• Experience with Neos Case Management / document management beneficial

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• 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

Nice to Haves

• Experience with Neos Case Management / document management beneficial

Benefits

• 401(k) + matching
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Remote work available from anywhere in the US