What are the responsibilities and job description for the Settlement Coordinator position at Denham Property and Injury Law Firm?
$50,000 - $60,000 per year | Full-time, Monday to Friday, day shift | In person in downtown Lexington, KY
When a client's case settles, you make sure the money goes to the right people, in the right amounts, on time.
No law firm experience needed. Worked in title or escrow, accounts payable, medical billing, or insurance claims? You have the core skills. We will train you on the rest.
About Us
Denham Property & Injury Law Firm is a plaintiff-side law firm based in Lexington. We represent property owners whose insurers underpaid, delayed, or denied legitimate claims, plus personal injury clients. We work in multiple states and are growing quickly.
What We Value
Loyalty: Loyal to the firm, to co-workers, and to our clients.
Dedication: Dedicated to our cause and willing to go above and beyond.
Strong Work Ethic: Willing to put in the time and effort to fight for the results our clients deserve. Always aiming to be the most prepared person in the room.
Determination: Goal-oriented and strives for success.
Caring: Has empathy for clients and treats them the way we would like to be treated, aware of the stakes and there for clients. Clients are never just another number or file to us.
Growth Mindset: Strives for continuous improvement, both individually and for the firm.
Working Smart: Produces high-quality work by using tools and resources efficiently.
The Role
This is a new position. You will own each settlement from signed release to final check, working with our attorneys, bookkeeper, and firm leadership.
Our office is on the 26th floor of the Lexington Financial Center. We will train you on the trust accounting rules for client funds.
What You'll Do
- Send signed releases to the insurer or defense counsel and follow up until the check arrives
- Log checks and work with our bookkeeper to deposit them into the firm's trust account
- Get every endorsement on checks payable to more than one party, like the client's mortgage company
- Request payoff letters from mortgage companies, medical providers, and other lienholders
- Prepare settlement statements for attorney review and client signature, then issue final checks once funds clear
- Call clients with updates at each step and explain timing in plain language
What We're Looking For
- Experience in settlements, closings, billing, accounting, accounts payable, or insurance claims
- Strong math: comfortable with percentages and reconciling to the penny
- Meticulous attention to detail and persistent follow-through
- Clear, patient phone and email skills, including with anxious clients
- Discretion with sensitive financial and personal information
- Solid Excel and Microsoft 365 skills, and comfort learning new software
Nice to Have (Not Required)
- Law firm experience, especially plaintiff-side contingency-fee work
- Closing or settlement statements, payoff letters, or lien balances
- IOLTA/trust accounting, QuickBooks, or legal case management software
- Basic knowledge of property insurance or personal injury cases
Benefits
401(k) with employer match; health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off; professional development
How to Apply
Apply here on LinkedIn. Next step: take our short TestGorilla test. Candidates who complete it are reviewed first.
https://app.testgorilla.com/s/avzrojez
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000