Health Care Attorney - Remote

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 through claim resolution, including the prosecution of both personal injury and wrongful death claims. This role involves direct client interaction, legal analysis, document drafting, and advocacy, including arguing appeals before the U.The attorney will also provide counsel and support to staff to ensure the timely, accurate, and effective prosecution of claims.

Attorney

Full-Time Employment

Supervising Attorney

Legal

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 through claim resolution, including the prosecution of both personal injury and wrongful death claims. This role involves direct client interaction, legal analysis, document drafting, and advocacy, including arguing appeals before the U.The attorney will also provide counsel and support to staff to ensure the timely, accurate, and effective prosecution of claims.

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

Review medical records and evidence to determine sufficiency for VCF claims.

Draft and review documents supporting VCF submissions.

Provide legal guidance to Client Advocates and 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.

Log all communications, documents, and data points in Salesforce.

Maintain weekend availability for client intake and lead vetting.

Minimum of two years’ experience as a practicing attorney.

Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

Must have familiarity and experience with WTCHP & VCF rules, guidelines, and claim processes.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Salesforce experience preferred.

Ability to review and interpret medical documentation.

Creative, solutions-oriented problem solver with sound judgment.

In-office presence Monday-Thursday, with Friday as an optional remote day.

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 we serve.

Barasch & McGarry (the “Firm”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all 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.

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