Court 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.  

Chisholm, Chisholm & Kilpatrick (CCK) is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team as a full-time appellate litigation attorney for our esteemed Veterans Law practice. In this role, you will be responsible for representing veterans of the U.S. Armed Services in appeals for VA disability benefits before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. 

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 the challenges of appellate litigation, 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. Licensed attorneys or those having recently passed any state bar exam are preferred.

• Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• Admission to at least one State Bar 

Experience:

• Prior experience is not required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range is $80,000 - $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 2025
• 401k matching
• Paid Parental Leave
• This position requires 1 month of training in the Providence, RI Office. After training is complete, there will be an option to work remotely if you demonstrate the ability to meet performance expectations.
• This role can be remote in the following states: CO, CT, FL, GA, MA, NJ, RI, SC, TX, & UT. VA may be considered.

Application Requirements

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcript
• Writing Sample

***ONLY APPLICANTS THAT INCLUDE ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS WILL BE CONSIDERED*** 

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