What are the responsibilities and job description for the Settlement Coordinator position at Price Benowitz LLP?
About Price Benowitz, LLP
Price Benowitz, LLP is a mid-sized law firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices and attorneys throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, South Carolina, and Illinois. Our practice areas include criminal defense, personal injury, family law, and trusts and estates.
Guided by our core values—Passion, Integrity, and Excellence—we are committed to delivering exceptional legal services while fostering a collaborative and performance-driven work environment.
Position Overview
Price Benowitz LLP is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Settlement Coordinator to join our Personal Injury Practice Group in our Washington, D.C. office.
This is a fully in-office role, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, supporting the financial and operational aspects of case settlements. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting knowledge, experience with trust accounting, and the ability to manage sensitive financial data with precision and discretion.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain organized and complete settlement files within case management systems
- Review and approve client escrow (IOLTA/trust) account deposits and disbursements
- Identify, analyze, and escalate complex settlement or disbursement issues as needed
- Coordinate with the accounting department to prepare and issue checks to clients and vendors
- Prepare and distribute checks via priority, certified, and standard mail
- Monitor, sort, and track incoming, outstanding, and returned checks
- Run bi-weekly financial reports on settled cases, disbursed funds, and outstanding balances
- Ensure compliance with firm policies and applicable trust accounting requirements
Qualifications
- 2 years of experience in an accounting or financial operations role (accounts payable/receivable preferred)
- Strong understanding of personal injury settlement processes, including lien resolution and settlement statements
- Hands-on experience managing IOLTA/trust accounts
- Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion and integrity
- Proficiency with accounting software; QuickBooks Online and Ramp preferred
- Experience with case management systems; SmartAdvocate preferred
- Familiarity with AI tools and an understanding of confidentiality and data security considerations in a legal environment
Why Join Price Benowitz?
- Work within a high-performing and collaborative personal injury team
- Exposure to complex, high-value case settlements
- Strong operational and leadership support
- Opportunity to contribute to process improvement and efficiency
- Be part of a firm that values accountability, autonomy, and excellence
Schedule & Location
- In-office: Washington, D.C.
- Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Compensation: The hourly rate for this position ranges from $29 to $33/hr., with the final rate to be determined by the Hiring Manager, based on the candidate’s credentials, experience level, and overall skill set.
Benefits: At Price Benowitz LLP we offer a comprehensive healthcare benefits package in
compliance with the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023.
Salary : $29 - $33