Job details
Salary $42,500 a year job type full-time number of hires for this role 7
Qualifications
High school or equivalent (required)
Microsoft office: 1 year (preferred)
Paralegal: 1 year (preferred)
Full job description
Claims advocate/paralegal
Claims advocate/paralegal
Chisholm chisholm & kilpatrick (cck) is a private, public-interest law firm offering rewarding work with a focus on disabled military veterans and their families, as well as a wide range of other individuals who have been denied life, health, and disability benefitsAs a team, we are committed to equality and inclusion in the workplace and seek to hire well-qualified and highly motivated individuals who best represent the diversity of our clientsCck is seeking a claims advocate/paralegal to join our growing team in providence, ri!
Position summary:
The claims advocate/paralegal is responsible for supporting the senior members of the team by drafting client communications and communications to the uSDepartment of veterans affairs (va)This dynamic position requires superior written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as in a fast-paced team environmentThis position offers quickly emerging opportunities for advancementA successful candidate will be organized, accountable, take direction well, and able to multi-task in a collaborative environment.
Essential duties & responsibilities:
Manage a high-volume caseload;
Communicate by telephone with va, clients, clients’ families, medical providers, etcAccording to protocol;
Develop and apply knowledge of va appellate system to client interactions;
Navigate client cases and files to answer all status inquiries;
Create positive interactions with clients to maintain client satisfaction;
Forward appropriate inquiries to the corresponding va accredited representative, team lead, and claims advocate;
Draft basic correspondence to clients and the va;
Update case management system with all correspondence, completed work, contact information, and other information needed for record-keeping purposes;
Complete forms and releases with clients to obtain medical records, social security records, service records, and other necessary records and information;
Ensure that all documents listed in va decisions are present in client files;
Ensure va is working on clients’ pending claims and appeals;
Complete applications for claims and appeals;
Attend weekly or as-needed training sessions;
Attend scheduled and unscheduled meetings.
Education & experience:
High school degree required; bachelor`s degree preferred
2+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred but not required
Customer service and/or office experience preferred but not required
Fluency in english
Basic knowledge of microsoft office, outlook and adobe acrobat
Work schedule/hours:
This is a full-time positionDays and hours of work are monday through friday, 8:00 a.mTo 4:30 p.mOr 8:30 a.mTo 5:00 p.mWith a 30-minute lunch period.
Compensation & benefits:
Starting annual salary is $42,500
Comprehensive benefit plans including, health, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; paid time off; a wellness reward program; and much more.
*please attach resume and cover letter for your application to be considered.
This position now allows for remote work in the following states: washington state, virginia, ohio, connecticut, massachusetts, and new jersey.
Job type: full-time
Pay: $42,500.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to friday
Covid-19 considerations:
If you prefer to work in our new office in providence, ri, you must show proof of receiving the covid-19 vaccine as of july 1, 2021.
Application question(s):
I have attached a cover letter and resume in pdf format to complete my applicationI understand if i have not submitted these application materials my application will not be considered.
Education:
High school or equivalent (required)
Experience:
Microsoft office: 1 year (preferred)
Paralegal: 1 year (preferred)
Work location:
One location
Work remotely:
Yes
Work location: one location
