Description:
Purpose:Wettermark Keith's Veterans Disability Practice is expanding and seeking to hire a VA Attorney (entry-level or experienced) with a strong interest in veterans disability law. Our veterans practice has been built over more than a decade and is structured, production-driven, and focused on delivering meaningful results for disabled veterans nationwide.
This full-time, in-person position may be based in any of our following offices: Birmingham, AL, Chattanooga, TN, Knoxville, TN, or Nashville, TN.
Responsibilities:
This is a hands-on advocacy role involving ownership of a substantial VA disability caseload. The position includes:
- Reviewing VBMS and claims files in detail
- Identifying legal errors and viable theories of entitlement
- Drafting and filing appeals and written arguments
- Preparing Higher-Level Reviews and Board appeals
- Communicating directly with clients
- Managing deadlines and workflow independently
- This role is best suited for someone who enjoys producing strong written work efficiently and taking responsibility for outcomes.
Qualifications:
- J.D. required
- Active bar license in at least one state required
- Admission to CAVC a plus (not required)
- Entry-level candidates will be considered if they demonstrate strong writing ability and a serious commitment to veterans disability practice
Ideal Candidate:
- Organized and deadline-driven
- Comfortable managing a meaningful caseload
- Strong written communicator
- Self-motivated and accountable
- Values efficiency and measurable output
- Genuinely committed to representing veterans
- Experience in VA disability practice is strongly preferred, but high-performing attorneys new to the field will be considered.
