Veterans Disability Legal Strategist

Berry Law Firm

1d•Remote

About The Position

Berry Law is a nationally recognized, Veteran-owned law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of Veterans and helping them secure the benefits they earned through their service. We believe great advocacy begins with great legal strategy. Every strategic decision we make has the potential to directly impact a Veteran’s future. If you enjoy solving complex legal problems, analyzing evidence, and making high-quality legal decisions in a fast-paced environment, this may be the perfect opportunity for you. The Veterans Disability Legal Strategist is a licensed attorney responsible for developing legal strategy for Veterans Disability appeals. This role reviews VA decisions, medical records, military service records, and claims files to determine the strongest legal strategy for each case. Legal Strategists identify evidentiary strengths and weaknesses, select the appropriate appeal path, and provide strategic direction that drives successful outcomes. There is no client contact, no hearings, and no individual client caseload. Instead, attorneys spend the majority of their day reviewing evidence, analyzing legal issues, and making independent legal decisions. Success in this role requires exceptional analytical ability, sound legal judgment, and the ability to make hundreds of accurate legal decisions in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment. The ideal candidate enjoys focused, independent work and thrives on evaluating complex issues efficiently without sacrificing quality. This is a largely independent role with remote work opportunities and significant autonomy for high performers.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Strong legal analysis, critical thinking, and issue-spotting skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to independently manage a high-volume workload.
Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to make sound legal decisions efficiently under production expectations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Veterans Disability law, administrative law, or appellate practice.
Experience reviewing medical records and complex evidentiary files.
Experience working in a high-volume legal practice.
Familiarity with VA regulations, disability ratings, and appeals.
Military service or familiarity with military culture.

Responsibilities

Review VA Rating Decisions, Board decisions, C&P examinations, medical records, military records, and claims files.
Develop the strongest legal strategy for Veterans Disability appeals.
Identify evidentiary strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities to strengthen claims.
Determine the appropriate legal theories, appeal options, and recommended next steps.
Apply VA statutes, regulations, case law, and firm strategy standards consistently across a high volume of cases.
Make independent legal decisions quickly while maintaining exceptional quality and accuracy.
Document legal strategy clearly and accurately within the firm’s case management system.
Collaborate with drafting attorneys and operations to ensure strategic recommendations are executed effectively.
Analyze complex medical and military evidence.
Evaluate legal issues affecting entitlement to VA disability benefits.
Identify missing evidence and recommend additional development.
Stay current on changes in VA law, regulations, and legal precedent.
Exercise sound legal judgment while making independent strategic decisions.
Maintain exceptional attention to detail across every case.
Meet productivity expectations while maintaining high-quality legal analysis.
Consistently make accurate, well-reasoned strategic decisions.
Contribute to continuous improvement of firm strategy standards and processes.