Description:
Position Overview:NVLSP seeks a full-time staff attorney for its LSW project, focusing on assisting veterans with applications for medical retirement and/or discharge upgrades.
A military medical retirement confers a monthly monetary benefit as well as military medical care (called Tricare) upon retirement for the Service member, his or her spouse, and the Service member's children while they remain dependents. This health insurance offers comprehensive health care, including prescription drugs, in civilian health care networks wherever the veteran resides. A military medical retirement is conferred by the Department of Defense and is totally distinct from VA benefits.
LSW's discharge upgrade program helps veterans apply to upgrade their characterization of service from “Other Than Honorable” (OTH) to a more favorable characterization such as Honorable. The discharge upgrade may help veterans receive VA benefits and health care, improve employment opportunities, and restore reputation and self-esteem.
The attorney will review veterans' medical and personnel files to determine merit for pro bono placement, write screening memos for meritorious cases, train pro bono lawyers, mentor cases placed with pro bono law firms, and conduct outreach to veterans at clinics. The attorney may also assist with litigation of medical retirement matters in court. The position is fully remote.
Approved Remote Work Locations
Applicants must be legal residents of one of the following states to be considered for employment: Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois (excluding Chicago), Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York (excluding New York City), North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, or Wyoming.
Qualifications and Experience: J.D.; excellent research and writing skills; experience with veterans law and/or military service appreciated.
Salary and benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience. ($75,000 per year for a recent graduate.)
- Health insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
- Retirement plan and generous paid leave program included.
- Remote work flexibility nationwide.
- Opening/Closing Date: Available immediately; closes when filled.
Application Instructions:
Please email the following materials to rochelle@nvlsp.org with the subject line: Staff Attorney.
