Veterans Law Attorney
Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick (CCK) is a private, public-interest law firm offering rewarding work with a focus on disabled military veterans and their families, as well as a wide range of other individuals who have been denied life, health, and disability benefits.
CCK is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team as a full-time attorney. In this role, you will represent veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces in appeals for VA disability benefits before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) and other legal matters across multiple forums. You may also collaborate with other teams on cases involving different aspects of veterans law beyond appellate litigation.
Joining CCK’s Veterans Law practice group offers the unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the lives of disabled veterans and their families on a daily basis. As a team, we are committed to equality and inclusion in the workplace and seek to hire well-qualified and highly motivated individuals who best represent the diversity of our clients. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and are ready to take on challenging and meaningful legal work, we invite you to apply and be a crucial part of our dedicated team at CCK.
Responsibilities Include:
- Case record analysis, brief writing; and
- Electronic filing of necessary documents and appeals.
A successful candidate can collaborate and thrive in a team environment while exhibiting a passion for the work. Qualities for long-term success and advancement include initiative, dedication, strong work ethic, excellent time management skills, accountability, and a focus on consistent and continued improvement of self and the team.
Requirements:
For Licensed Attorneys:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree froman accredited law school
- Active admission to at least one State Bar
- Ability to begin employment in May 2026
For Graduating Law Students:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree expected in May 2026 or conferred in 2025 from an accredited law school
- Intention to sit for the February or July 2026 bar exam
- Ability to begin employment in May or September 2026
Experience:
- Prior experience is not required.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary range is $70,000 – $110,000 based on experience
- Advancement opportunities based on performance.
- CCK offers options for medical, dental, and vision insurance (including options for employer-paid medical insurance for the employee) and other wellness benefits
- Gym membership reimbursement
- 15 days of PTO (increasing over time) plus 12 paid company holidays in 2026
- 401k matching
- Paid Parental Leave
- Only candidates in the following states will be considered: CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, LA, MA, ME, NC, NJ, OH, RI, SC, TX, UT & VA.
Application Requirements:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcript
- Recent Writing Sample
- 2-3 Professional References (You will be notified before they are contacted)
***ONLY APPLICANTS THAT INCLUDE ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS WILL BE CONSIDERED***
Use of AI in the cover letter and writing assignment are NOT PERMITTED. Using AI in the interview process may disqualify you from being considered.