Settlement Coordinator - Referral Fees (Remote)

Overview

A mid-size plaintiff’s personal injury law firm is seeking a skilled Settlement Coordinator to join its Finance team. This role focuses on accurate processing of settlements with complex fee divisions and related financial tracking. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and comfortable working with multiple jurisdictions, liens, invoices, and firm accounting tools.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process and record settlements with complex fee divisions, expenses, and multiple liens within a short turnaround period.
• Coordinate with Finance team management to ensure accurate reporting of firm IOLTA accounts in various jurisdictions.
• Work closely with the firm’s primary financial institution and track case lines of credit.
• Review and approve invoices, create expense reports, process reimbursements, and deposit and issue checks.
• Accurately pay and record different operating costs of the firm (e.g., rent, utilities) in QuickBooks.
• Calculate and track attorneys’ fees, including referral fees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in bookkeeping, preferably within a law firm or legal services environment.
• Advanced Excel knowledge (pivot tables, VLOOKUP’s, advanced formulas, etc.).
• Basic (2+ years) QuickBooks knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Smart Advocate.
• Knowledge of personal injury law firm processes and related financial processes.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 a year
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Commuter Transit Program
• Retirement Plan