Attorney

JOB TITLE:Attorney

POSITION:Full-Time Employment

REPORTS TO:Supervising Attorney

DEPARTMENT:Legal

PURPOSE:

The Attorney position is responsible for guiding clients through all stages of the WTC Health Program and 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) processes from initial intake throughclaimresolutionincluding theprosecutionof both personal injury and wrongful deathclaims. Thisrole involves direct client interaction legal analysis document drafting and advocacy including arguing appeals before the U.S. Department of Justice. The attorney will also provide counsel and support to staff to ensure thetimelyaccurate and effective prosecution of claims.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct new client intake to assess eligibility and complete acquisition.

• Counsel clients throughout the WTC Health Program and VCF claim processes.

• Review medical records andevidencetodeterminesufficiency for VCF claims.

• Draft and review documents supporting VCF submissions.

• Providelegal guidance toClient Advocatesand client-facing staff.

• Represent the firm at networking events to engage potential clients.

• Stay current on WTC Health Program and VCF policies procedures and legal developments.

• Apply specialized legal knowledge to deliver high-quality work on time.

• Collaborate across teams and contribute to firmwide initiatives.

• Identifychallenges within casework and propose effective solutions.

• Log all communications documents and data points in Salesforce.

• Maintain weekend availability for client intake and lead vetting.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Juris Doctor degree and admission to the New York State bar.

• Minimum of two years experience as a practicing attorney.

• Strong organizational time management and communication skills.

• Excellent legal research writing and analytical skills.

• Must havefamiliarity and experience with WTCHP & VCF rules guidelines and claim processes.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft OfficeSuite; Salesforce experience preferred.

• Ability to review and interpret medical documentation.

• Creativesolutions-oriented problem solver with sound judgment.

• Team-oriented professional and committed to ethical conduct.

• In-office presence MondayThursday with Friday as an optional remote day.

SALARY:

$90000-$125000

WHO WE ARE:

At Barasch & McGarry our mission is to improve the lives of the 9/11 community and lead the way in protecting victims legal rights. As passionate advocates and legal representatives we ensure victims access the healthcare and compensation they deserve through the World Trade Center Health Program and the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. Our deep-rooted connection to the 9/11 community drives our commitment to providing compassionate professional and responsive client care. Joining our team means being part of a firm with an unmatched reputation built on decades of advocacy integrity and dedication to those weserve.

Barasch & McGarry (the Firm) is an equal opportunity employer andcomplies withall applicable federal state and local fair employment practices laws. The Firm strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees 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 including status as a transgender individual actual or perceived sexual orientation national origin citizenship or immigration status marital status familial status caregiver status partnership status unemployment status military status including past current or prospective service in the uniformed services genetic information domestic violence victim status sexual or reproductive health decision making actual or perceived physical or mental disability height weight credit history or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring training promotion discipline compensation benefits and termination of employment.