Paralegal

Company: LHH Recruitment Solutions
Location: Racine
Posted on: September 22, 2024

Job Description:

Veterans Benefits Paralegal

Location: Racine, WI \u2013 100% Onsite, Full-time

Salary: $50,000 - $70,000 DOE

Position Summary:
LHH seeks a dedicated Veterans Benefits Paralegal to join our client's rapidly expanding law firm in Racine, WI. This role will involve working closely with a Partner in the Veterans Benefits Department to provide essential legal support and assist veterans in navigating the complexities of the benefits process.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Support busy Partner with administrative duties i.e. calendaring, scheduling, invoicing, reviewing billable hours, expense reporting, event coordinating, general housekeeping, establishing departmental processes, preparing presentations, and making travel arrangements as necessary.
  
• Assist veterans in preparing and filing VA disability claims and appeals.
  
• Review, organize, and manage veterans' medical records, service documents, and claim files.
  
• Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and briefs related to veterans' benefits cases.
  
• Conduct legal research on veterans' benefits laws, regulations, and case law.
  
• Maintain and update case files, ensuring accuracy and compliance with deadlines.
  
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, and Veterans Affairs (VA) representatives.
  
• Assist attorneys in hearing preparation, including organizing exhibits, summarizing medical records, and preparing witness statements.
  
• Track and monitor the progress of claims and appeals through the VA system.
  
• Ensure confidentiality and security of client records and information.
  
  
  Qualifications:
  
  
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  • 2+ years of recent experience working in a US law firm as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant.
    
  • 2+ years of experience in veterans' benefits or disability law is preferred.
    
  • Strong knowledge of VA claims and appeals processes.
    
  • Excellent organizational, research, and writing skills.
    
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
    
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with case management software required.
    
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
    
  • Commitment to serving the veteran community with professionalism and empathy.
    
    
    Benefits: Health, Dental, Life, Vision, Short-term disability, Vacation/sick days, 401k with match.Pay Details: $50,000.00 to $70,000.00 per yearSearch managed by: Holly Hilderhoff Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
    • The California Fair Chance Act
    • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
    • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
    • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Keywords: LHH Recruitment Solutions, Elgin , Paralegal, Legal , Racine, Illinois