Veterans Disability Practice Attorney

Berry Law Firm
Lincoln, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2024

About Us

Berry Law is on a mission to protect the constitutional rights of Americans and help Veterans get the benefits they deserve. Since 1965 Berry Law has been in it to win it. We are a Veteran owned and led company. The skilled attorneys at Berry Law have collectively practiced for over 240 years, and this longevity has allowed us to gain clients in all 50 states. Our clients trust us to deliver results. We have won thousands of cases for clients while defending the United States Constitution and have secured hundreds of millions of dollars for Veterans and their families. 

 

Job Overview

Team members who excel at this position constantly seek justice for their clients, possess integrity, are committed to the mission, have an extreme level of accountability, a warrior ethos, and lead by example. 

 

Duties include, but are not limited to:

 

  • Consult with clients to discuss their disability claims and assess the strength of their claims.
  • Gather evidence, including medical records, buddy statements, and other evidence to support the client’s claim for benefits.
  • File appeals with the VA when a client’s claim for benefits has been denied or the amount awarded is inadequate.
  • Represent clients at administrative hearings.
  • Provide legal advice and guidance to clients throughout the legal process and answer any questions they may have.
  • Ensure compliance with all legal and ethical standards related to veterans disability law.

 

Required Skills/Abilities 

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
  • Ability to handle confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
  • Must have strong multi-tasking skills, be up-beat, friendly and possess a professional disposition, and excellent phone etiquette.
  • Must be self-motivated, organized, tenacious, unafraid of hard work and able to work without constant supervision.
  • Military member, veteran, spouse, dependent, or relative preferred. 
  • A tip of the spear mindset – capacity to relentlessly advance justice for the client.
  • Tech savvy – must be able to work within various software programs, quick learner, ability to record files and data in document management software.

Experience and Professional Qualifications

  • Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
  • Licensed attorney.

 

Be a part of a winning team

  • Awards: Inc. Magazines 5000 fastest growing companies 6 years in a row. Law firm 500 five years in a row. Inc.’s 2023 Best in Business in Veteran Support. Department of Labor Hire Vets award, Secretary of Defense Pro-Patria award. 2023 Military Times Best for Vets: Employers List.
  • We offer a personalized onboarding experience, we invest time and resources in your learning and development, coaching and mentorship, your success is important to us
  • Weekly, monthly, and annual awards, financial incentives, and generous bonus structures
  • Our firm prides itself on a great firm culture, generous benefits, and a culture of winning. 

 

Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 Hours

Benefits: Competitive compensation, generous PTO, 401k, insurance, EAP, professional development, swag, company events, and community involvement.

 

 

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