Remote Veterans Disability Hearing Attorney (United States)

Tired of Prosecuting?

Build the Case, Win It, and Watch the Result Last.

Jackson & MacNichol is a 120-person law firm focused exclusively on helping U.S. military veterans obtain the VA disability benefits they have earned. We are hiring attorneys, and prosecutors bring skills this practice rewards immediately.

You know how to build a case from evidence, manage a heavy docket without losing the details, and make a persuasive argument to a decision-maker who has heard it all before. Here, those skills go toward securing a veteran a benefit that changes the arc of their life — often permanently, and often with years of retroactive benefits attached. There is no revolving door. When you win, it holds.

What the work looks like

· Advocate for veteran clients before VA Regional Offices, the Board of Veterans' Appeals, or the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims

· Apply the evidence-based case-building and hearing-room judgment you already have — now on behalf of a client rather than against a defendant

· Carry your own caseload working with a case managers and a firm built entirely around this one practice area

· Deliver tangible, durable results: benefits that give veterans stability, dignity, and the ability to move forward

An honest note: this is a federal administrative practice, not a courtroom trial practice. The records are dense and the VA is slow. If what you liked about prosecution was the case-building and the argument rather than the trial calendar, this work will feel familiar and the results will feel better.

What we require

· Trial, hearing, or appellate experience in any setting

· Comfort managing a substantial number of hearings independently

· No prior VA or veterans law experience required; we train you

· Admission to and good standing with the bar of any U.S. state or territory (VA practice is federal — we do not require admission in a particular state, and we handle VA accreditation after you join)

· Excellent written and oral advocacy skills, and strong legal research skills

· A reliable home workspace and internet connection

Above all, applicants must embody our core values: application of the Golden Rule, compassion, the constant pursuit of excellence, and decisiveness. Our clients are veterans navigating a slow and often frustrating federal process, and they need an advocate with the patience and persistence to see it through with them.

Location

Fully remote. We hire anywhere in the Eastern or Central time zones. All VA hearings are conducted by video or telephone — there is no required travel.

Compensation & Benefits

· $80,000 starting salary

· Automatic increase to $85,000 upon reaching a full caseload — typically within six months (a full caseload is typically 15 hearings per month)

· Health insurance medical / dental / vision; employer pays 100 percent for basic coverage.

· 401(k) eligibility after one year 5 percent employer match

· Vacation plus 15.5 paid holidays/paid days off

· Bar dues, CLE, and VA accreditation costs covered 

If you are ready to build cases that lead somewhere better, let's talk.

Jackson & MacNichol is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from veterans, military spouses, and candidates of all backgrounds.

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