Settlement Coordinator

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

At Preszler Injury Lawyers, we believe our people, our culture and the way we do business is important. That's why when we hire; we look for a combination of fit and skills.

We have an exciting opportunity at our Calgary beltline office to join the role of Settlement Coordinator. The Settlement Coordinator is responsible for assisting the lawyers in receiving settlement authority and ensuring settlements are paid out in a timely and accurate manner. Reporting to the partners your role will include but are not limited to the following:

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Preparing a list of disbursements
• Preparing a list of directions to pay
• Preparing a list of subrogated claims
• Preparing a settlement calculator that will allow the lawyer to seek a direction to settle from the client in writing, noting all amounts of disbursements, loans, directions to pay, and subrogated amounts
• Sending the direction to settle to the client once approved by the lawyer.
• Maintain records of financial transactions.
• A/P and disbursement processing, reconciliations, and cheque runs.
• Provide assistance to team members with respect to accounting related matters.
• Provide backup for the accountant, as required.
• Other clerical and administrative support duties as directed by management and/or accounting team.

Experience and 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 previous hands-on accounting or full cycle bookkeeping experience in a legal services environment is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and team-oriented skills.
• Strong organizational skills with an eye for detail and ability to recognize and address problems as they arise.
• Experience with electronic billing.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work calmly under tight deadlines.
• Able to adapt and adjust with change and growth.
• Ability to deal with highly confidential material.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers.

We offer a friendly work environment, a competitive salary and a benefits package.

We thank all applicants however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site gym
• Paid time off
• Work from home

Experience:

• Legal Administrative : 1 year (preferred)
• Bookkeeping or Accounting: 2 years (preferred)