Job Description
Job Description
Gang & Associates, P.A., a national niche law firm in the veterans’ benefits field, is adding several full-time attorneys to its nationwide practice. In this role, you will be responsible for representing disabled veterans and their survivors in all compensation claims nationwide before the Regional Offices, Board of Veterans Appeals, the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. We are hiring both experienced lateral hires and entry-level attorneys.
We Offer:
- Possible signing bonus for the right candidate
- Optional remote working/telecommuting environment
- Outstanding work environment and positive firm culture
- Mentoring from senior attorneys
- Stimulating professional growth
- Long-term stability
- Competitive salary
- Excellent benefits package
- Reasonable work hours and a balanced quality of life
- Opportunities for bonuses and profit-sharing
- Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of disabled veterans
Requirements:
- One of the following criteria:
- 2+ years experience with substantive exposure representing veterans before the Regional Offices, the Board of Veterans Appeals, or the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims; or:
- 2+ years experience as an attorney for the Board of Veterans Appeals or the VA Office of General Counsel, Litigation Group VII; or
- 1-year Clerkship for a Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims; or
- Be a strong academic and legal mind
- Demonstrate a passion for working with veterans and their survivors
- Be extremely organized, tech-savvy, and a fast learner
- Have a good attitude and strong work ethic
- Ability to manage a team of power professionals
- Track record of strong docket management skills
- Proven history of superior client relation skills
- Strong computer and technology skills; Microsoft Office/Adobe Pro proficient
The ideal entry-level candidate;
- Will have Bar Admission in one jurisdiction.
- A desire to represent disabled veterans in federal administrative appeals and commit to learning this complex area of law.
- Has an excellent attitude, integrity, and superior people skills.
- Is able to interact with clients and provide superior client service while still managing a busy docket of complex cases.
- Is Comfortable collecting money from clients and be comfortable complying with revenue-based metrics.
Thus, we are looking for candidates with the ability to be organized, manage time, and understand the balance between doing enough to win and not doing so much that it impairs your ability to push work through at a productive pace.
If you apply for this position, expect to be asked to take several written assessments that are designed to measure your aptitude, attitude, and personality.
More Details:
Our main office is located in the bucolic suburb of Washington Township, New Jersey. We practice on a national level from the comforts of this beautiful suburb that is within easy access to NYC and some of the most affluent areas of the State. New Jersey has the number 1 public education system in the country (https://www.nj.com/news/2019/09/nj-has-the-best-public-schools-in-the-nation-ranking-says.html), and Washington Township’s schools rank tops in the State. It is truly the crème de le crème of places to raise a family.
Remote working is an option for the successful candidate but travel to the main office 1 to 4 times per year for training, firm functions and meetings may be required.
Apply Today!
When you submit your application you will receive a follow-up email outlining the next steps to being considered for this position. If your background and experience meet the job requirements, we will reach out to schedule your interview.
Company Description
The law firm represents veterans worldwide in appeals against the Federal government at all 56 regional offices throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. We represent all appeals at the Federal appeals Board in Washington, D.C. and the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. We represent clients in all 50 states, Europe, Asia, Australia and Canada.
Company Description
The law firm represents veterans worldwide in appeals against the Federal government at all 56 regional offices throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. We represent all appeals at the Federal appeals Board in Washington, D.C. and the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. We represent clients in all 50 states, Europe, Asia, Australia and Canada.
