Associate Attorney- Glendale, AZ

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Glendale, AZ

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Southwest Law Firm is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Attorney to join our growing Veterans disability practice. This position focuses heavily on legal writing, case analysis, and VA disability appeals strategy rather than litigation or courtroom appearances. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
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
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