Claim Administrator I

Claim Administrator

The Claim Administrator (CA) is responsible for the timely processing and management of clients' Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) claims. The CA ensures all claims are accurately recorded in internal systems and properly submitted to third party entities as necessary. Additionally, the CA supports clients in obtaining required documentation and gathers essential evidence to strengthen claims. The CA plays a key role in obtaining clients' VCF Awards and ensures successful claims processing by focusing on accuracy and attention to detail.

Job Responsibilities

• Apply specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise to complete tasks or projects effectively
• Take responsibility for specific deliverables, ensuring they are completed on time and meet quality standards
• Work cross-functionally with teams or departments while contributing to shared goals without managing others
• Stay updated on industry trends, tools, and techniques to refine skills and improve outcomes
• Identify challenges within their domain and offer solutions or innovative ideas
• Communicate progress, challenges, and results to supervisors or managers
• Be the client's primary point of contact; contact third-party organizations to gather all necessary documentation for each VCF claim as needed
• Mail and process documents to the client and third-party entities
• Work with Supervisors and Attorneys to ensure all questions related to VCF claims are answered correctly and accurately
• Respond to requests for missing or additional information on time
• Log communications, documents, and relevant data points to client Salesforce accounts
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred, but not required
• Strong organizational, time-management, and communication & writing skills.
• Knowledge of VCF-related legal rules, guidelines, and claim processing principles.
• Familiarity with medical documentation preferred, but not required
• Creative and analytical problem-solver
• Team-oriented with a high standard of professionalism and ethical conduct.
• Must work on-site MondayThursday, with Friday as an optional remote day.

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000

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 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 and is 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.