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Job Title: Appellate Attorney (CAVC)Position Type: Full-time, remote workBackground: The National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP) is a high-impact, national nonprofit veterans service organization based in Arlington, Virginia. Since 1981, NVLSP&rsquo;s mission has been to ensure that the U.S. government delivers to our nation&rsquo;s veterans, active-duty personnel, and their families the benefits they have earned due to disabilities resulting from their military service.NVLSP provides free legal representation before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) and other federal courts and agencies. The organization also serves as lead or amicus counsel in impact litigation nationwide, trains hundreds of attorneys and advocates in veterans and military law, and publishes the Veterans Benefits Manual&mdash;the nation&rsquo;s first and leading veterans law treatise.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Serve as lead counsel in CAVC appeals on behalf of veterans and surviving family members.</li></ul><ul><li>Review administrative records, conduct legal research, and draft legal memoranda and appellate briefs.</li></ul><ul><li>Present oral arguments before the CAVC as needed.</li></ul><ul><li>Screen cases for potential appeal to the CAVC.</li></ul><ul><li>Contribute content to the Veterans Benefits Manual and other NVLSP publications.</li></ul><ul><li>Mentor and support other attorneys handling veterans&rsquo; appeals.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction.</li></ul><ul><li>Minimum of two (2) years of experience in veterans&rsquo; law strongly preferred, but excellent work in appellate practice without veterans law experience would be considered.</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills required.</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced litigation environment.</li></ul>Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with comfort handling significant client interaction by phone and email.Salary and Benefits:<ul><li>Competitive salary commensurate with experience.</li></ul><ul><li>Health insurance provided at no cost to the employee.</li></ul><ul><li>Retirement plan and generous paid leave program included.</li></ul><ul><li>Remote work flexibility nationwide.</li></ul>Application InstructionsPlease email the following materials to personnel@nvlsp.org with the subject line:&ldquo;Appellate Attorney (CAVC)&rdquo;Include:<ul><li>Resume</li></ul><ul><li>Independently drafted writing sample</li></ul><ul><li>Salary requirements</li></ul><ul><li>List of 3&ndash;4 professional references</li></ul>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, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, or Wyoming.All applications will be reviewed in confidence. NVLSP is an equal opportunity employer.Job Type: Full-timePay: $70,000.00 - $125,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>What are your salary expectations?</li><li>Please describe your veteran law and/or veteran benefits litigation experience.</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Remote (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: Remote

Appellate Attorney (CAVC)

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Appellate Attorney (CAVC)