Administrative Assistant
Manhattan, NY
Full Time
Entry Level
PURPOSE:
The Administrative Assistant supports the efficient processing and management of critical documentation and client interactions necessary for operational success. This role involves a variety of administrative tasks, including managing correspondence, organizing and maintaining records, and providing support to ensure smooth workflows. The Administrative Assistant collaborates across teams to deliver high-quality service while upholding accuracy, attention to detail, and effective communication.
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
• Process incoming and outgoing correspondence, ensuring accuracy and timeliness; assist in organizing and maintaining records and documentation in internal systems
• Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling, data entry, and preparing or mailing documents
• Support operational goals by ensuring all tasks align with established processes and standards
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment by assisting with additional tasks or projects as needed
• 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 Monday–Thursday, with Friday as an optional remote day
SALARY:
$50,000 - $70,000
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 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.
The Administrative Assistant supports the efficient processing and management of critical documentation and client interactions necessary for operational success. This role involves a variety of administrative tasks, including managing correspondence, organizing and maintaining records, and providing support to ensure smooth workflows. The Administrative Assistant collaborates across teams to deliver high-quality service while upholding accuracy, attention to detail, and effective communication.
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
• Process incoming and outgoing correspondence, ensuring accuracy and timeliness; assist in organizing and maintaining records and documentation in internal systems
• Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling, data entry, and preparing or mailing documents
• Support operational goals by ensuring all tasks align with established processes and standards
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment by assisting with additional tasks or projects as needed
• 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 Monday–Thursday, with Friday as an optional remote day
SALARY:
$50,000 - $70,000
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 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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