VA Disability Attorney Careers

Overview:

We are a VA Disability Benefits firm based in San Francisco, CA. We are seeking an experienced attorney to join our growing team. This position requires five or more years of experience with VA disability benefits and does not include practicing in social security benefits.

We are looking for an experienced attorney who has a passion for helping disabled individuals, disabled veterans, and their surviving dependents. Our new attorney must have the experience and maturity to run a full caseload with the empathy and compassion to give our clients outstanding representation.

The Job:

Our firm exclusively practices in disability benefits, including assisting veterans and surviving dependents obtain benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
You will conduct client interviews and recommend strategies.
You must demonstrate experience in taking ownership of a client’s case and delivering high-quality, timely work-product, that aims to maximize a client’s entitlement to benefits.
You will represent VA claimants at both the agency level and at the Court of Appeals for Veterans’ Claims.
You will delegate work to paralegals and legal assistants and monitor their work.
This job is 100% remote so you must be able to work independently with minimal supervision or oversight.

The Essentials

We need an attorney who can contribute to developing the strategy of a case and who knows where to find the rules of procedure and case law to back up that case strategy.
We need an attorney who knows how to navigate the VA system, who knows how the VA benefits system works, and who can project confidence and competence when dealing with clients, VA employees, judges, and opposing counsel.
If you see a “case file” as more than paper – but as an opportunity to help someone maximize benefits and “find buried treasure”, you’ll like the way we think.
You will be able to take initiative in work that needs to be done and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
Skills and experience are important and valued, but your personality, character, intelligence, and integrity are more important considerations to join our team.

Requirements

Be in good standing and licensed to practice law in at least one state.
Be accredited to represent veterans before the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
Have at least three years’ experience in VA Benefits Law.
Have familiarity with Long Term Disability (LTD) benefits and ERISA litigation.

We have cultivated an amazing team and business culture. We are fiercely protective of both. This will probably be an interesting interview process for you – we are interested in vetting both your skill set and the habits, behaviors, and attitudes that make you a high-performer who will add value to our team and allow you to love working here.

Salary

Salary is commensurate with skill and experience and is negotiable. The compensation package includes base salary plus bonus compensation for production and performance. We offer paid time off, 401(k) and healthcare reimbursements. We also pay for continuing legal education, bar dues, and some approved voluntary bar memberships.

How to Apply

If this exciting opportunity appeals to you, we look forward to meeting you. You may submit your resume and a brief comment on how many years you have in the area of VA disability benefits law.

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Why Work With Us?

At Unruh Law, we’re driven by a powerful mission to fight for the rights of veterans and ensure they receive the benefits they’ve earned. Our team thrives in a collaborative, supportive environment where every role makes a meaningful impact. We value work-life balance, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and be part of a firm that puts purpose at the centre of everything we do.

Testimonials

Unruh Law has been nothing but exceptional in helping with my VA disability claim. I have referred family and friends who have also received excellent service, and I will continue referring veterans to Mr. Unruh. Unruh Law is the best!

Sensei B.

Ms. Mikaya has been a wonderful help to me. She has been keeping me informed of any and all inputs to my case. She is a great help.

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Roger B.

I highly recommend Unruh Law.

Bennett N.

John Unhru is a “one of a kind” attorney! He knows how to HELP VETERANS, especially when the Vet like myself has nearly given up all hope of getting any compensation from the VA. With years of experience he understands the VA Process, language and nuisances that makes him anyone’s Attorney of Choice! 🙏👍❤️ …

Randy S A.

These guys are amazing I applied originally on my own for injuries sustained during service. The VA denied my claim. That when I contacted Unruh Law. They were friendly, professional and very helpful. that day I was sent over papers to sign and retain their counsel. They relentlessly appealed every denial until I was approved for 70%. I could not be more thankful for their team. This only took a total 2 years. Which is relatively short for these claims. Thank you John and all of your team you are the people that give lawyers a good name!

Dominic H.

I was skeptical at first but they took my case and after a time I went from a 90% to 100%. time frame can’t be blamed on them as we all know how the VA works. it takes 8 months to a year for everything you file. Just be patient and things will work out. had I done this on my own it could have taken 10 plus years. I know many guys who took over 10 years to finally get 100 and they did it in less than 2. it’s a win in my book. People want to see results overnight but that just won’t happen with the VA. patients is key.

Kevin w.

Steven and the others at Unruh Law were such a huge help in getting my VA disability processed, had no idea how to navigate some of the process and they made it practically stress free. So grateful and would easily recommend them to anyone else in need of assistance.

Elijah S.

John helped my mom get VA DIC after my father passed from an illness related to his Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam. John’s initial take on how the case would progress was spot on. We are grateful for his counsel and diligence, and I can recommend him without reservation.

Chris D.

Started my claim journey with the VA many years ago. After a number of horrible experiences and frustration of the VA wanting to dismiss Veterans claims, I found Unruh Law firm. John Unruh and Steven the Claims Manager have my claim at 90%. They are confident that they will get the VA to 100%. I strongly recommend this law firm

Private P.

Steven (and company) have been amazing to work with! Gets back to you right away and doesn’t give up. I am glad that I hit up the first lawyer that showed up on google after pretending that I didn’t get severely damaged by my experience for twenty years! Thank you for fighting for me and the many others who are in situations like and worse than mine.

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