Paralegal

• Maintains MET SharePoint claims tracker database and/or Excel spreadsheet
• Data-entering all consult requests received by email
• Updating completed consults with date, or noting if consult is On Hold with reason for the hold
• Responding to questions from claim reviewers about consult status on tracker
• Prepares Basic/Private Physician/Extraordinary Circumstance/Medical Expense and other packets as required including organizing documents and forms
• Reviews and organizes packets to ensure basic claim packet contains minimally required documentation
• For tracking purposes, assigns cases in the database to either the original reviewer or MET team
• Organizes claims files by removing duplicate documents, sorting them into chronological order, and merging documents into one PDF
• Assists with MET team communications to the World trade Center Health Program/ National Institute of Safety and Health points of contact
• Using basic template language may help draft email submit documents, or special requests for expedited claims
• Batching and sending/assigning worksheets for verification of conditions
• Following-up on claims that have not received a response for verification after two weeks
• Tracking all claims awaiting verification responses
• Supports MET huddles and meetings including scheduling
• Takes meeting notes and saves to SharePoint folder
• Assists MET team with preparing documents such as creating PowerPoint or written documents for internal training or SOPs
• May assist the MET team with onboarding and procedural training of new team members

• Requires paralegal certificate, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study
• One year of legal training or legal experience or at least two years of college education may be substituted for the paralegal certificate
• At least one year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience (as related to the task order) is required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization
• US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location
• Basic knowledge of administrative law, claim processing
• Skill in using technology, Excel spreadsheets, adobe, word documents, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly organized
• Detail oriented
• Able to collaborate within and across small and large teams
• Able to pivot priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Some knowledge of medical terminology is preferred

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance