Claims Advocate/Paralegal

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Join the team at CCK, where your work will truly make a difference in the lives of those who have served our country.

Law Firm Seeks Claims Advocate/Paralegal with Focus on Disabled Military Veterans and Their Families

H1: Join Our Team as a Claims Advocate/Paralegal at CCK - Helping Disabled Military Veterans and Their Families

As a Claims Advocate/Paralegal at CCK, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of disabled military veterans and their families. With a focus on equality and inclusion, CCK is committed to hiring highly motivated individuals who represent the diversity of our clients.

Overview:

Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick (CCK) is a private, public-interest law firm that specializes in helping disabled military veterans and their families, as well as individuals who have been denied life, health, and disability benefits. We are seeking a Claims Advocate/Paralegal to join our growing team.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct research, review client files, and prepare assessments in support of clients' cases
- Draft development, claims, arguments, appeals, and motions for clients' cases
- Prioritize and complete tasks assigned in a timely manner to ensure high-quality service to clients
- Conduct interviews and draft declarations with clients and third parties
- Update case management files with all pertinent information
- Attend training sessions and stay up-to-date on pertinent case law
- Coordinate with team members to accomplish workload objectives
- Assist with training of new team members as needed

Requirements:

- High School degree required; Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
- 2+ years of related experience and/or training preferred but not required
- Fluency in English; Bilingual in Spanish a plus
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Proficiency with standard office equipment and software

Work Schedule/Hours:

This is a full-time position with a Monday-Friday schedule, either 8:00 . to 4:30 . EST or 8:30 . to 5:00 . EST with a 30-minute lunch period.

Compensation & Benefits:

- Starting annual salary of $42,500
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options (including employer-paid medical insurance for the employee!)
- Gym membership reimbursement
- 15 days of PTO (increasing over time) plus 13 paid company holidays in 2024
- 35 Work from Home Days per year
- 401k matching
- Paid Parental Leave

Additional Details:

- Onsite positions available in Providence, RI and Houston, TX, or remote options in CO, CT, FL, GA, MA, NJ, RI, SC, TX, UT
- 1-month paid training and routine refresher trainings provided
- Reliable internet connection and router required for remote work
- Application requirements: resume, cover letter, and writing sample

Equal Employment Opportunity:

CCK is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you are passionate about assisting our Veterans Practice Group and providing high-quality service to our clients, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join the team at CCK and make a difference in the lives of those who have served our country.

Not specified

Medical, dental, and vision insurance options, gym membership reimbursement, 15 days of PTO, 13 paid company holidays, 401k matching, paid parental leave, 35 work from home days per year

English, Spanish (preferred)

Legal research, Legal writing, Case management, Communication, Organization, Time management, Spanish language proficiency

High School degree required; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field preferred

Submit resume, cover letter, and writing sample

Qualification and Experience High School degree required; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field preferred

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