Claims Advocate/Paralegal - Remote

Overview

Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick (CCK) is a private, public-interest law firm offering rewarding work with a focus on disabled military veterans and their families, as well as a wide range of other individuals who have been denied life, health, and disability benefits. As a team, we are committed to equality and inclusion in the workplace and seek to hire well-qualified and highly motivated individuals who best represent the diversity of our clients. CCK is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Claims Advocate/Paralegal to join our growing team!

In Short

• Conduct research, review client files, and prepare assessments as directed concerning theories, strategy, and/or arguments in support of Agency clients’ cases
• Draft development, claims, arguments, appeals, and motions for clients’ cases
• Prioritize the completion of case core work and assignments, meet internal deadlines as set by Senior Claims Advocates, Lead Advocates, and management, and ensure that assignments are completed to meet external (i.e., VA) deadline
• Conduct interviews and promptly draft corresponding declarations with clients and third parties (e.g., client family members, friends, employers) in support of their claims
• Update CCK’s case management program files with all pertinent correspondence and information needed for reporting
• Develop an understanding of pertinent case law, etc. for application in draft claims, arguments, and appeals
• Attend training sessions
• Coordinate with other Claims Advocates, Client Advocates, Senior Claims Advocates, and Lead Advocates as necessary to accomplish workload objectives
• Complete all additional training as assigned by your supervisor
• Assist team with the training of new Claims Advocates and Client Advocates as needed

Requirements

• High School degree required; Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field preferred
• 2+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred but not required
• Fluency in English; Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate responsibly
• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
• Proficiency with standard office equipment and software· Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat

Benefits

• Budgeted starting annual salary is $42,500
• CCK offers options for medical, dental, and vision insurance (including employer-paid medical insurance for the employee!) and other wellness benefits
• Gym membership reimbursement
• 15 days of PTO (increasing over time) plus 13 paid company holidays in 2024
• 35 Work from Home Days per year that can be used for any reason
• 401k matching
• Paid Parental Leave