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VA ASSOCIATE ADVOCATE

Plantation, FL · Remote

$62K - $104K/yr

The VA Associate Advocate will assist the Senior Advocate/Team Leader of an advocate department and be responsible for assisting in the strategic direction of the department. They will partner with ...

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VA ASSOCIATE ADVOCATE

Plantation, FL · On-site +1

$62K - $104K/yr

The VA Associate Advocate will assist the Senior Advocate/Team Leader of an advocate department and be responsible for assisting in the strategic direction of the department. They will partner with ...

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VA ASSOCIATE ADVOCATE

Plantation, FL · Remote

$62K - $104K/yr

The VA Associate Advocate will assist the Senior Advocate/Team Leader of an advocate department and be responsible for assisting in the strategic direction of the department. They will partner with ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Associate Advocate, and why are they important?

To excel as an Associate Advocate, you need a law degree, strong legal research and writing abilities, and admission to the bar. Familiarity with legal databases (such as Westlaw or LexisNexis), case management software, and court filing systems is essential. Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and attention to detail are valuable soft skills for building client trust and crafting persuasive arguments. These skills and qualifications ensure effective legal representation, case preparation, and successful client advocacy.

What are some common challenges faced by an Associate Advocate when working on multiple cases simultaneously?

As an Associate Advocate, managing multiple cases at once can be challenging due to competing deadlines, varying client needs, and the need to stay updated on diverse legal issues. Effective time management and organizational skills are essential to prioritize tasks, prepare documents, and coordinate with senior advocates and clients. Additionally, adapting quickly to changing case requirements and maintaining high attention to detail are crucial for success in this dynamic environment.

What are Associate Advocates?

Associate Advocates are entry- to mid-level professionals who support legal cases, client representation, or advocacy work under the supervision of senior advocates or attorneys. Their responsibilities may include conducting legal research, drafting documents, assisting with case preparation, and communicating with clients. Associate Advocates often work in law firms, non-profit organizations, or corporate legal departments and help ensure that clients’ legal needs are met efficiently. They are typically early in their legal careers and may be working towards becoming fully qualified advocates or attorneys.

What is the difference between Associate Advocate vs Junior Advocate?

AspectAssociate AdvocateJunior Advocate
Required CredentialsLaw degree, Bar Council registration, sometimes internship experienceLaw degree, Bar registration, often recent graduates or less experience
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, courts, legal departmentsLaw firms, courts, legal departments, often in training or entry-level roles
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly used in law firms and legal institutionsUsed interchangeably in some regions, often indicating early career stage

In summary, an Associate Advocate is typically a legally qualified professional with some experience, working in law firms or courts, while a Junior Advocate is often a recent graduate or entry-level lawyer starting their legal career. Both roles require similar credentials but differ mainly in experience level and responsibilities.

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VA ASSOCIATE ADVOCATE

VA ASSOCIATE ADVOCATE

Advocacy Solutions

Plantation, FL • Remote

$62K - $104K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Salary Range (DOQ): $62,943.75 - $104,906.25

Job Summary:

Do you want to have a fulfilling career with purpose helping people obtain their Veteran's disability benefits? The VA Associate Advocate will assist the Senior Advocate/Team Leader of an advocate department and be responsible for assisting in the strategic direction of the department. They will partner with the department head to build a strong leadership team.

The Associate Advocate provides technical legal support to the Senior Advocate. Duties and responsibilities include becoming familiar with the relevant statues, regulations and case law; reviewing and bookmarking records and files; assisting the SA in identifying issues, providing legal research, and drafting of arguments and briefs at the Regional Office, Board and CAVC levels.

This is a remote work from home position. Our benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with an employer match, paid time off, and ten company paid holidays.

Essential Functions:

· Provides leadership and support of all Intake activities, leading a team of customer service professionals.

· Provides technical guidance to reports and other professionals as required.

· Provides input and recommendations to leaders for progress towards company objectives.

· Review decisions and provide directive to Case Managers for further development.

· Manage reduced caseload with similar responsibilities as senior associate on a smaller scale.

· Draft arguments, briefs, and letters.

· Prepare clients for Compensation & Pension Examinations.

· Review and bookmark c-files.

· Conduct Legal Research for a case.

· Take lay witness statements.

· Edit BLOGS for the company website.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Performing work in this job’s occupational field requires the application of advanced professional disciplines requiring a post collegiate degree or be an accredited agent with equivalent and the extensive, applied use of related concepts, practices, and methods.

· In relation to other jobs in the same function, this job requires an advanced level of proficiency to apply broad knowledge, experience, and leadership.

· Other important skills include excellent written and oral communication, analytical, inter-personal and computer skills.

Education and Experience:

· This job requires a minimum of a juris doctor degree or be an accredited agent (Attorney or Claims Agent) and 1-2 years of work-related experience with progressive responsibilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, talking on a telephone and working on a computer.

Remote Work from Home Requirements:

· Not all positions are remote; some require that the employee work in the office.

· Must have a desk, chair and basic essentials to work from home.

· Must have a quiet work area without noise or distractions.

· Must have personal high speed internet service (Wi-Fi is not acceptable). Our minimum internet speed requirement is 100 download & 20 upload speed.

· Must be logged onto your work computer and able to answer calls during your normal work hours.

· Remote workers must be based in the United States and must reside in (or be willing to relocate to) one of the following states: FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, NC, NJ, NV, NY, PA, SC, TX or WV.

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