Legal Counsel & Legal Support·Confirmed live in the last 24 hours·
Full-timeManhattan, New York, NY, USA$90k - $120k
About the Job
Requirements
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Highly organized and analytical, with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
Strong relationship-building and client-facing skills.
High levels of empathy and patience.
Sound professional judgment.
J.D. and admission to the New York Bar or another U.S. state bar.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Familiarity with medical documentation.
Personal accountability and adherence to ethical behavior and professional conduct standards.
Ability to collaborate with a team and strong interpersonal skills.
Must be willing to work in the office four days per week.
Must be available for new client calls at least one weekend day per month.
Responsibilities
Manage a docket of wrongful death claims.
Counsel clients and families throughout the claims process.
Develop claim strategies for complex and high-value Victim Compensation Fund matters.
Screen potential clients for eligibility for Victim Compensation Fund benefits, identify evidentiary gaps and legal or factual risks, and work with the team to address them.
Evaluate claim strengths, weaknesses, and appeal viability.
Investigate claims and gather proof necessary to substantiate eligibility and losses, including proof of presence and exposure, eligible illness, and compensable losses.
Direct and supervise client advocates in preparing, submitting, and managing Victim Compensation Fund claims.
Ensure claims are submitted in good order and on time.
Review and analyze medical and disability records related to claims, and prepare memoranda regarding medical proof.
Review and analyze financial documents, including life insurance information, tax returns, and pension records.
Review estate documents to confirm legal authority to bring a Victim Compensation Fund claim and ensure proper collection and distribution of awards.
Coordinate with in-house and outside estate counsel.
Draft supporting correspondence and memoranda to the Victim Compensation Fund on claim-related issues.
Draft appeals, prepare testimony, and conduct hearings before the Victim Compensation Fund.
Respond to Victim Compensation Fund requests for additional information and documentation.
Participate in new-client outreach, including speaking engagements, informational sessions, and community events.
Assist with special projects as necessary.
Stay current on Victim Compensation Fund policies, procedures, and program changes.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with Salesforce or similar case-management systems.
PURPOSE: The attorney serves as a primary legal advocate for individuals and families seeking compensation from the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) for personal injury and wrongful death claims. This role requires the exercise of legal judgment across exposure, medical, financial, and estate-related issues to develop, submit, and when necessary appeal claims. The attorney also guides the proper collection and distribution of awarded funds to clients and beneficiaries.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Overall responsibility for managing a docket of wrongful death claims
Counseling clients and families throughout the claims process
Developing claim strategy for complex and high-value VCF matters
Screening potential clients to determine eligibility for VCF benefits, identifying evidentiary gaps and legal or factual risks, and working with the team to address them
Evaluating claim strength, weaknesses, and appeal viability
Investigating claims and gathering the proof necessary to substantiate eligibility and losses, including proof of presence and exposure, proof of an eligible illness, and proof of all compensable losses
Directing and supervising client advocates in the preparation, submission, and ongoing management of VCF claims
Ensuring that claims are submitted in good order in a timely manner
Reviewing and analyzing medical and disability records in connection with claims, and preparing memoranda regarding medical proof
Reviewing and analyzing financial documentation, including life insurance information, tax returns, and pension records
Reviewing estate documents to confirm legal authority to bring a VCF claim, and to ensure the proper collection and distribution of VCF awards
Coordinating with in-house and outside estate counsel
Drafting supporting correspondence and memoranda to the VCF on claim-related issues
Drafting appeals, preparing testimony, and conducting hearings before the VCF
Responding to VCF requests for additional information and documentation
Participating in new client outreach, including speaking engagements, informational sessions, and community events
Assisting with special projects as may be necessary
Staying current on VCF policies, and procedures and program changes
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
Strong attention to detail
Highly organized and analytical, and able to manage multiple matters simultaneously
Strong relationship building and client-facing skills
High levels of empathy and patience
Sound professional judgment
J.D. and admission to New York Bar or another U.S. State bar
Proficiency with MS Office, experience with Salesforce or similar case-management systems a plus
Creative and analytical mind, able to strategize and problem-solve
Familiarity with medical documentation
Personal accountability and adherence to standards of ethical behavior and professional conduct
Team collaborator with excellent interpersonal skills
Must be willing to be in the office four days per week
Must be available for new client calls at least one weekend day per month
COMPENSATION: $90,000 - $120,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Candidates with substantial directly relevant experience may be considered at a higher compensation level. Compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity.
WHO WE ARE: Barasch & McGarry is proud to be the nation’s leading advocate for the 9/11 community, representing more 9/11 victims than any other law firm. No one has filed more claims with the Victim Compensation Fund or helped more people enroll in the free World Trade Center Health Program. With their office just steps from Ground Zero, they felt the impact that day and continue to feel it today through their work with more than 25,000 members of the 9/11 community.
Barasch & McGarry is an equal opportunity employer, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications, in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. The Firm strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against team members, applicants, interns, or any other covered persons because of age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, gender, actual or perceived gender identity or expression, transgender status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, military status, including past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, victim of domestic violence status, sexual or reproductive health decision making, actual or perceived physical or mental disability or any other protected characteristic as established by law.