Legal Administrative Specialist

2 days ago


West Columbia, South Carolina, United States Veterans Benefits Administration Full time
Job Summary

The Legal Administrative Specialist serves as a member of the Public Contact Team, located in the Veterans Service Center. The incumbent provides in-depth information and comprehensive assistance to veterans, their dependents and beneficiaries concerning any matter within the scope of VA benefits and related non-VA benefits.

Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinates counseling sessions with Veterans, their dependents, and their beneficiaries face to face, regarding all benefits available through the VA, as well as non-VA benefits available through other agencies.
  • Explains in detail, VBA rating decisions and provides explanations for the decisions using extensive knowledge of VA benefits and services, claim and appeal processing procedures and benefit determination information and all pertinent information available in system of record.
  • Assists with programs include, but are not limited to, compensation and pension benefits, home loan eligibility, education, health care, life insurance, burial benefits, vocational rehabilitation services, general Social Security Administration benefit programs, other federal, state, and local domestic relations, and assistance programs.
  • Prepares technical correspondence to veterans and their dependents providing benefit information, representation rights and response to miscellaneous inquiries.
  • Explains pertinent legal provisions, regulations, and related administrative practices and their application to specific cases.
  • May serve as or with the Outreach Coordinator (such as the Women's Veterans Coordinator, Minority Veterans Coordinator, Homeless Veterans Coordinator, Aging Veterans Coordinator, Ex-Prisoners of War Coordinator or Military Services Coordinator).
  • Initiates inquiries to resolve errors, delays, or other problems in obtaining benefits. Completes claim and appeal related work.
Work Schedule

Full time, Monday through Friday (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

Requirements
  • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
  • Selectees are subject to a background/suitability investigation.
  • Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.


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