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Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD · 1 week ago

Claims Advocate/Paralegal

Providence, RI

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick (CCK) is a private, public-interest law firm focused on assisting disabled military veterans and their families. The Claims Advocate/Paralegal will support case development by gathering information, drafting legal documents, conducting research, and preparing assessments in a task-oriented and independent role.

Law EnforcementLegalProfessional Services

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Amy Morimoto

Responsibilities

Conduct research, review client files, and prepare assessments as directed concerning theories, strategy, and/or arguments in support of Agency clients’ cases

Draft development, claims, arguments, appeals, and motions for clients’ cases

Prioritize the completion of case core work and assignments, meet internal deadlines as set by Senior Claims Advocates, Lead Advocates, and management, and ensure that assignments are completed to meet external (i.e., VA) deadline

Conduct interviews and promptly draft corresponding declarations with clients and third parties (e.g., client family members, friends, employers) in support of their claims

Update CCK’s case management program files with all pertinent correspondence and information needed for reporting

Develop an understanding of pertinent case law, etc. for application in draft claims, arguments, and appeals

Attend training sessions

Coordinate with other Claims Advocates, Client Advocates, Senior Claims Advocates, and Lead Advocates as necessary to accomplish workload objectives

Complete all additional training as assigned by your supervisor

Assist team with the training of new Claims Advocates and Client Advocates as needed

Qualification

Legal document draftingResearch skillsCase management softwareBilingual in SpanishLeadership skillsMicrosoft OfficeAdobe AcrobatWritten communicationVerbal communicationDetail-orientedTeamwork

Required

High School degree required; Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field preferred

2+ years of working experience or training preferred

Fluency in English; Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Demonstrated leadership skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate responsibly

Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment

Proficiency with standard office equipment and software· Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat

Ability to successfully obtain and maintain a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card and required VA network access, which includes a government background check, is required for this position

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, including employer-paid medical insurance for employees

Gym membership reimbursement

15 days of PTO (increasing with tenure) plus 12 paid company holidays in 2026

401k matching

Paid Parental Leave

Company

Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD

Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD is a law firm offering an array of highly effective services tailored to clients’ needs in the areas of Veterans Law, Long-Term Disability & ERISA Law, and Bequest Management.

Founded in 1999

Providence, Rhode Island, USA

201-500 employees