Opportunity Description
Job Description Job Description 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 through award resolution. This role 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 the timely, accurate, and effective prosecution of claims.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
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 through award resolution. This role 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 the timely, accurate, 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 and evidence to determine sufficiency for VCF claims.
- Draft and review docum...