Paralegal, Approved Claims

Olinsky Law Group; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Olinsky Law Group is seeking a detail‑oriented Approved Claims Specialist (Paralegal) in Syracuse, NY. You will support fee petition preparation, post‑submission management, CRM data entry, and client invoicing while ensuring confidentiality and adherence to firm policies.

The role requires an associates degree or paralegal certificate (or 2+ years of relevant experience) and strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe.

Qualifications

• Associates degree and/or paralegal certificate or two years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe.
• Customer service skills and experience.
• Experience with multi-line phone systems and data entry.
• Prior legal and/or Social Security experience is a plus.
• Experience with Litify is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and management of Fee Petitions at both the State Agency and Federal levels.
• Manage Fee Petition process post-submission.
• Assist with maintain the CRM database.
• Maintain contact with the District Office for SSI or payment center for SSD to track notices of approval and fee petitions.
• Data entry and report generation.
• Send invoices to clients and manage all correspondence regarding invoices.
• Manage client over-payments.
• Make calls to Payment Centers and SSA.
• Answer incoming phone calls and field client questions.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to firm policies and procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Phone system experience

Education

Associates degree or paralegal certificate

Two years relevant work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Adobe

Litify

Job description

At Olinsky Law Group, we're more than just a workplace. We're a team that values collaboration, growth, and professional development. Guided by our core values of We Care Deeply, We Work Hard, and We Win Together, we're committed to supporting both our clients and one another.As a Social Security Disability law firm, we're seeking motivated, detail-oriented individuals who are eager to make a meaningful impact while building a rewarding career with us.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career?

The Approved Claims Specialist (Paralegal) works both independently and with the team to ensure the tracking, collection, and receipt of fees due to the Firm as a result of claims that have been approved.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation and management of Fee Petitions at both the State Agency and Federal levels
• Manage Fee Petition process post-submission
• Assist with maintain the CRM database
• Maintain contact with either the pertinent District Office for SSI or payment center for SSD to track status of notices of approval, fee agreement payments, pending fee petitions, and approved fee petitions at any level
• Data entry and report generation
• Send invoices to clients and manage all correspondence regarding invoices
• Manage client over-payments
• Make calls to Payment Centers and SSA
• Answer incoming phone calls and field client questions
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to firm policies and procedures

Requirements:

• Associates degree and/or paralegal certificate or two years of relevant work experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe
• Customer service skills and experience
• Experience with multi-line phone systems and data entry
• Prior legal and/or Social Security experience is a plus
• Experience with Litify is a plus

Work Location:

We are currently seeking a candidate to work in our Syracuse, NY office.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)