What are the responsibilities and job description for the Settlement Coordinator position at Wizehire?
At Elmm Law Group, we're dedicated to empowering accident victims and ensuring their voices are heard. As a Settlement Disbursement Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in transforming lives by managing the settlement process efficiently and compassionately. You'll work closely with our small, dynamic team, gaining hands-on experience in client relations and firm operations. This position offers a unique opportunity for growth and mentorship directly from firm leadership, where your contributions truly make a difference.
We're looking for someone who embodies our core values of client-centeredness and accountability. Your attention to detail and commitment to efficiency will help us deliver exceptional service to clients. As a female-owned firm, we value inclusivity and support, and we're excited to welcome someone who shares our passion for helping others. Join us, and let's build a future where your career flourishes alongside our firm's mission of justice and advocacy.
Compensation
$60,000 - $80,000 yearly
Responsibilities
You will own the settlement and disbursement phase of our injury cases, including
What We're Looking For
We are a unique, female-owned personal injury firm in Phoenix. Our founder was a lead prosecutor who served as an Arizona Assistant Attorney General. Our mantra truly is helping accident victims navigate the insurance process after they have been injured while seriously protecting their interests and fighting for them.
We are a small, growing team, which means the people who join us have real room to grow. You will be mentored directly by firm leadership, gain exposure to marketing, client relations, and firm operations, and have a clear path to more responsibility as we expand.
Our Firm's Guiding Principles
We're looking for someone who embodies our core values of client-centeredness and accountability. Your attention to detail and commitment to efficiency will help us deliver exceptional service to clients. As a female-owned firm, we value inclusivity and support, and we're excited to welcome someone who shares our passion for helping others. Join us, and let's build a future where your career flourishes alongside our firm's mission of justice and advocacy.
Compensation
$60,000 - $80,000 yearly
Responsibilities
You will own the settlement and disbursement phase of our injury cases, including
- Managing settlement files from agreement through final disbursement and closure
- Coordinating insurance carrier settlement paperwork and follow-up
- Reviewing and tracking releases
- Monitoring funding status and ensuring timely payment
- Communicating with clients throughout settlement and disbursement
- Preparing settlement statements and disbursement packages
- Coordinating trust account disbursements
- Issuing checks to clients, medical providers, lienholders, and referral partners
- Tracking and resolving medical liens
- Negotiating lien reductions when appropriate
- Working closely with bookkeeping/accounting regarding trust account compliance and reconciliations
- Maintaining accurate notes, deadlines, and workflow in CASEPeer
- Ensuring clean and timely file closures
- Identifying bottlenecks and improving settlement systems/processes
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 3 years of personal injury settlement/disbursement experience
- Familiarity with lien negotiation, medical billing, settlement disbursement, and trust accounts
- Experience with legal case management software (CasePeer or similar preferred)
- Experience working with bookkeepers and accounting teams
- Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage a high-volume caseload
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential client, firm, and financial information with discretion
- Ability to prioritize multiple settlement files at once
- Problem solver who takes initiative without being told what to do
- Team player who values co-workers
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus, but not required
We are a unique, female-owned personal injury firm in Phoenix. Our founder was a lead prosecutor who served as an Arizona Assistant Attorney General. Our mantra truly is helping accident victims navigate the insurance process after they have been injured while seriously protecting their interests and fighting for them.
We are a small, growing team, which means the people who join us have real room to grow. You will be mentored directly by firm leadership, gain exposure to marketing, client relations, and firm operations, and have a clear path to more responsibility as we expand.
Our Firm's Guiding Principles
- Client-Centeredness
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Efficiency
- Detail-Oriented
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000