Associate Attorney - September 11th Victim Compensation

Tasks for this position include: Initiating work on new 9/11 compensation claims Gathering and analyzing relevant information pertaining to personal injury and wrongful death claims Investigating the nature and facts of each case Working directly with the clients, witnesses, and entities Preparing documents and correspondence necessary to enroll clients into the World Trade Center Health Program and to submit claims to the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Appearing before the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund for Appeal Hearings, in-person and virtually Managing paralegal claim managers in strategy, analysis, and document gathering for September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Claims Requirements The ideal candidate will possess the following strengths: Must demonstrate empathy. Must be a resourceful self starter with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail. Must be comfortable working with a case management system and documenting all activity. Must have excellent organizational, written, and communication skills. Must be admitted or pending admission to practice law in the state of New York. Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese), written and verbal, is beneficial but not required for this position. This role is primarily remote with in office work as needed. We have an amenity rich headquarters a few blocks from the World Trade Center. Benefits Pitta & Baione LLP is a leading 9/11 compensation law firm dedicated to obtaining justice for victims. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees, including several insurance options and a 401(k). We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Schedule: Monday to Friday Application Question(s): What draws you to applying for a position at a 9/11 VCF Firm? Language: Spanish (Preferred) Chinese (Preferred) Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10271