Amendment Specialist

PURPOSE:
Coordinate with Claim Administrators to take ownership of VCF accounts that have received an initial VCF Award and evaluate opportunities to seek additional compensation via amendment. The Amendment specialist will communicate with clients to assess if clients have valid amendments. The Amendment Specialist will guide clients to assist them in obtaining the necessary documents to ensure expedient and successful processing of VCF amendments.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take ownership of client accounts after the attorney evaluation of an initial VCF award.
• Be the main point of contact for the client; contact third party organizations as needed to gather all necessary documentation for each VCF amendment.
• Mail and process documents to the client, third parties, the VCF, and the WTCHP
• Coordinate with attorneys to obtain records to pursue amendments discussed during attorney award review calls.
• Field calls from previously compensated VCF clients to establish potential amendments for additional compensation.
• Proactively evaluate accounts to assess opportunities to pursue amendments.
• Log communications, documents, and claim submissions to client Salesforce accounts.
• Write cover letters which speak to severity of client’s 9/11 illness(es) to ensure the success of the amendment.
• Perform additional duties as required.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Outstanding communication and people skills.
• Knowledge of industry’s legal rules and guidelines related to the VCF and WTCHP.
• In-depth knowledge of functions and principles related to processing VCF amendments.
• Exceptional writing ability, especially in areas of persuasive writing and note-taking.
• Familiarity with MS Office, Salesforce, and various business software.
• 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.

COMPENSATION:

$60,000 - $70,000

WHO ARE WE: 
Barasch & McGarry is proud to be the leading law firm for the 9/11 community, a law firm dedicated to helping those affected by 9/11. Although the Environmental Protection Agency assured the public that "the air is safe," those living, working, volunteering, and going to or attending school near the 9/11 exposure zone breathed toxic air containing jet fuel, glass, fibers, and construction materials, and a host of known carcinogens. Tens of thousands of people have since been diagnosed with cancers and other illnesses, and thousands have had their deaths linked to the toxins.

Barasch & McGarry has successfully represented more 9/11 victims than any other law firm in the country. Since September 11th, thousands of our clients — first responders, workers, students, residents, and volunteers — have received more than $3 billion in funds from the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. Additionally, we've helped thousands of 9/11 victims register for the free lifetime healthcare the World Trade Center Health Program provides. Barasch & McGarry is one of New York's most prominent firms concentrating on personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and firefighter rights. 

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.