Remote Settlement Coordinator — Legal Billing

Preszler Injury Lawyers; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Extended health care

On-site gym

Paid time off

Work from home

Job summary

Preszler Injury Lawyers in Calgary is seeking a Settlement Coordinator to assist lawyers in obtaining settlement authority and ensuring timely, accurate payouts. Reporting to partners, you will prepare disbursement and payment directions, build settlement calculators, and maintain comprehensive financial records.

The role requires accounting groundwork—2+ years in legal accounting is preferred, with strong MS Office skills and an eye for detail.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree or Diploma in Accounting preferred but not required.
• Legal Administrative Certificate an asset but not required.
• Personal Injury or similar legal experience is an asset.
• 2+ years of accounting or full cycle bookkeeping in a legal services environment preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and team-oriented skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with electronic billing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a list of disbursements and directions to pay for settlements.
• Prepare a settlement calculator to obtain direction to settle in writing.
• Send directions to settle to the client after lawyer approval.
• Maintain records of financial transactions and reconcile A/P and disbursements.
• Provide accounting support to team and act as backup for the accountant.
• Perform other clerical and administrative duties as directed by management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team oriented

Detail oriented

Work under pressure

Microsoft Office

Electronic billing

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Diploma

Legal Administrative Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Preszler Injury Lawyers in Calgary is seeking a Settlement Coordinator to assist lawyers in obtaining settlement authority and ensuring timely, accurate payouts. Reporting to partners, you will prepare disbursement and payment directions, build settlement calculators, and maintain comprehensive financial records.

The role requires accounting groundwork—2+ years in legal accounting is preferred, with strong MS Office skills and an eye for detail.