Va Disability Attorney Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, coachable, and capable of managing a high-volume workload while maintaining strong attention to detail and accuracy. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney interested in Veterans law, administrative law, and operational leadership within a fast-paced law firm environment.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Drafting & Case Analysis

• Review VA Rating Decision Letters and identify appeal opportunities
• Draft legal briefs and arguments for Supplemental Claims (VA Form 20-0995) and Higher-Level Reviews (VA Form 20-0996)
• Analyze medical and lay evidence to support service connection and increased rating arguments
• Ensure all arguments are tailored to the VA's stated reasons for denial

Appeals Strategy Support

• Collaborate with Appeals Team and Case Managers on case strategy
• Identify when additional evidence is needed and provide guidance on next steps
• Assist in determining appropriate appeal lanes based on case facts

Quality & Compliance

• Follow firm SOPs and legal templates for all filings
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all legal documents prior to submission
• Maintain consistency in legal reasoning and argument structure across cases

Client & Internal Communication

• Provide support for attorney-level questions related to cases
• Participate in internal discussions regarding complex or escalated cases
• Assist in preparing for Higher-Level Review informal conferences when needed

Operational Support

• Meet turnaround time expectations for assigned cases
• Utilize internal systems (Monday.com, SharePoint, VBMS) to track and manage work
• Contribute to process improvements and template development over time

Leadership & Operational Oversight

• Oversee firm operational performance and support overall department accountability
• Provide leadership and strategic direction to operational management staff
• Work closely with department leaders to improve workflow efficiency, team performance, and cross-department coordination
• Support operational planning, process improvement initiatives, and organizational growth strategies
• The Operations Manager will report directly to the Associate Attorney role for operational oversight and leadership support
• Assist with maintaining accountability, consistency, and adherence to firm operational standards across departments

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school; admission to the state bar is required.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills
• High attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload with accuracy
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in Veterans law or administrative law
• Prior experience in legal writing, research, or case review
• Familiarity with VA disability claims or willingness to learn quickly

Who You Are

• You are precise and detail-oriented, with the ability to produce consistent, high-quality legal work
• You are accountable and meet deadlines without the need for constant oversight
• You are coachable and able to quickly implement feedback to improve your work product
• You are comfortable working in a structured, process-driven environment with defined workflows
• You can manage a high-volume workload while maintaining accuracy and quality
• You communicate clearly and professionally with both clients and internal teams
• You take ownership of your work and ensure it is complete, accurate, and aligned with firm standards

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance