Veterans Disability Legal Strategist

Berry Law

Develop legal strategies for Veterans Disability appeals at Berry Law. Focus on analyzing evidence and making independent legal decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Veterans Disability law and legal strategy development, with a strong focus on legal analysis, documentation, and decision-making under high-volume conditions. Proficient in applying VA regulations and effectively collaborating with legal teams to enhance case outcomes.

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Juris Doctor (J.D.)Active License To Practice LawVeterans Disability Law ExperienceLegal Analysis And Critical ThinkingAttention To Detail

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Hard Skills

Legal Strategy DevelopmentLegal Decision-MakingEvidentiary AnalysisCase Management DocumentationVA Statutes And Regulations Application

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementWritten Communication

Industry Keywords

Veterans Disability AppealsVA Rating DecisionsC&P ExaminationsAdministrative LawAppellate PracticeMilitary Culture Familiarity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze complex medical records, military records, and VA decisions to identify the strongest legal path forward.
Develop legal strategy for Veterans Disability appeals.
Review VA Rating Decisions, Board decisions, C&P examinations, medical records, military records, and claims files.
Identify evidentiary strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities to strengthen claims.
Determine 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentives tied to productivity, quality, and contribution to case outcomes