VA Disability Attorney

About Disability Law Group

At Disability Law Group, we exist for one reason: to help people through some of the most difficult moments of their lives — and to do that work with skill, heart, and purpose.

We are a mission-driven law firm focused on Social Security Disability and Veterans’ disability benefits. Our work demands more than legal knowledge; it requires empathy, persistence, and a genuine commitment to listening to people when they need it most.

Everything we do is guided by our core values — Listen, Invest, Vigor, Empathy, and Solutions (LIVES). These values shape how we show up for our clients and for one another. From the first phone call to the final resolution of a case, we treat each client’s situation as unique and deserving of thoughtful, personalized advocacy.

Our team is made up of dedicated professionals across intake, applications and appeals, records, case management, attorneys, and leadership, all working collaboratively to deliver exceptional service nationwide.

We also believe in investing in our people. DLG offers competitive pay and benefits, meaningful opportunities for growth and advancement, and a workplace culture that values balance and recognition — including a paid day off for your birthday, team celebrations, and firm-wide KPIs. Our team regularly participates in community clinics, scholarship initiatives, and volunteer opportunities, giving everyone the chance to make an impact beyond their day-to-day work. We also offer a flexible hybrid work, and a family-first, model.

At Disability Law Group, your work matters — and so do you. Together, we are building a firm that delivers results, supports its people, and truly changes lives 

About Disability Law Group

Disability Law Group is a mission-driven firm dedicated to fighting for veterans' rights. With over 176 years of combined legal experience across our legal team, we specialize in Veterans, Social Security, and Personal Injury law. Our core values—Listen, Invest, Vigor, Empathy, and Solutions (LIVES)—drive how we serve clients and how we collaborate internally. We believe in compassionate, strategic, and effective advocacy that improves lives.

Position Summary

As a VA Attorney at Disability Law Group, you will represent veterans seeking disability benefits across all levels of the VA process, including hearings before the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA). You’ll collaborate closely with Case Managers, Intake Specialists, and internal leadership to deliver effective, timely, and empathetic legal representation. You’ll handle a manageable caseload (~300–350 cases), using advanced technology tools, a supportive team model, and regular coaching.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent veterans in disability benefits claims and appeals
• Review medical and service records and develop legal strategies
• Prepare for and attend virtual or in-person BVA hearings
• Draft briefs, Nexus letters, legal arguments, and DBQs
• Lay out arguments for service connection, increased ratings, or effective date adjustments
• Communicate regularly with clients and Case Managers regarding case updates
• Use PageAI, VBMS, and Prevail to review and organize evidence efficiently
• Ensure all deadlines, compliance requirements, and filings are met

Support Model & Technology

• Caseload: 300–350 active cases
• Hearing Type: Administrative, non-adversarial (no discovery or cross-exam)
• Tools: VBMS, Prevail, PageAI, Slack, secure email
• Support: You will not manage this caseload alone. Attorneys work alongside dedicated Case Managers and Intake Specialists and have access to established workflows, templates, automation, VBMS, Prevail, and technology-assisted evidence review.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

Bonuses up to $3,000 per quarter / $12,000 annually, based on the following:

• 50 DBQs/Nexus Opinions/Briefs submitted per quarter
• All client calls returned by end of day
• All emails answered by end of week
• 20% revenue growth vs prior year’s same quarter

Client Referral Bonuses:

• 10% for VA referrals
• 15% for SS referrals
• 1/3 for PI referrals

Professional Development

• All attorneys are members of NOVA (National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates)
• Conference attendance (NOVA, training events) is encouraged and covered
• Access to past training videos and regular team debrief sessions
• Opportunities to grow into senior attorney or leadership roles

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing with a state bar (Michigan preferred)
• Prior VA law experience or strong interest in disability advocacy
• Excellent legal writing, communication, and case management skills
• Comfort with digital tools and remote collaboration
• Commitment to timely, compassionate, and client-centered service

Benefits Include:

Benefits include employer-sponsored medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off - 160 Hours, paid holidays- 10, 401(k), professional development support, NOVA membership, and firm-paid attendance at approved conferences and trainings.

What Success Looks Like:

Successful VA Attorneys at DLG take ownership of their caseload, communicate proactively with clients and support staff, identify evidentiary or legal issues early, consistently meet deadlines, produce thoughtful written advocacy, and remain accountable for moving cases forward. Strong performers are collaborative, receptive to feedback, comfortable working in a high-volume environment, and continuously look for ways to improve case strategy, client service, and team processes.

Use of Generative AI During the Hiring Process: To ensure that we are evaluating each candidate's individual skills, judgment, communication, and work product, cover letters, skills assessments, writing exercises, and other candidate assignments must be completed independently without the use of generative AI unless DLG specifically authorizes its use for that exercise. Unauthorized use of generative AI during an assessment or interview may result in disqualification from consideration.