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. 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 Qualifications: 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 Compensation: $60,000 - $80,000 yearly
• 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
Compensation:
$60,000-$80,000 per year