Disbursement Assistant

Carolina Defense Lawyers; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Parental leave

401k plan with employer contribution

12 paid holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Work-life balance (limited overtime)

Job summary

The Jeffcoat Firm in Columbia, SC is seeking a Disbursement Assistant to join our Disbursement team. This entry-level position involves processing provider payments, preparing representations, and maintaining records to keep cases moving smoothly through settlements.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (associate or bachelor’s preferred), strong organization, and excellent communication and writing skills. This full-time, on-site role offers growth and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable following structured workflows and checklists.
• Able to manage repetitive tasks with accuracy and consistency.
• Responsive and team-oriented.
• Adaptable in a fast-paced, growing environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and send Letters of Representation to appropriate subrogation entities at case opening.
• Document confirmations and lien acknowledgments within the firm’s case management system.
• Prepare and process provider payment documentation in accordance with firm standards and timelines.
• Assist with provider balance verifications related to medical billing.
• Track verification activity and maintain updated documentation within the case management system.
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping and adherence to established workflows and compliance procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Writing

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team oriented

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Description

At The Jeffcoat Firm, we are dedicated to serving everyday people in crisis.Led by CEO Michael Jeffcoat, our mission is to deliver exceptional legal services across South Carolina with integrity, compassion, and excellence. Our team is composed of ambitious, resilient, and self-motivated professionals who take pride in providing outstanding care to our clients and fostering a supportive work environment.

As aDisbursement Assistant at The Jeffcoat Firm, you will support the Disbursement team by managing essential, process-driven responsibilities that help cases move efficiently through the settlement and payment phase. This entry-level role reports to the Disbursement Manager and works closely with Disbursement Coordinators to reduce administrative bottlenecks and improve turnaround times.

Whatyou’llbe doing:

• Prepare and send Letters of Representation to appropriate subrogation entities at case opening
• Document confirmations and lien acknowledgments within the firm’s case management system
• Prepare and process provider payment documentationin accordance withfirm standards and timelines
• Assistwith provider balance verifications related to medical billing
• Track verification activity andmaintainupdated documentation within the case management system
• Ensureaccuraterecordkeeping and adherence toestablishedworkflows and compliance procedures

Requirements

• High School diplomarequired.Associate’s or Bachelor’sdegree preferred
• Strong interpersonal,communication,and writing skills
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable following structured workflows and checklists
• Able to manage repetitive tasks with accuracy and consistency
• Responsive and team-oriented
• Adaptable in a fast-paced, growing environment

Whyyou’lllove it here:

• Work-Life Balance:We recognize the importance of downtime and limit overtime to a maximum of 5 hours per week.
• ComprehensiveBenefits:Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package includingmedical, dental,andvisioncoverage. Take advantage ofparental leave &a401kplanwithan employer contribution.
• PaidTime Off:Recharge with our generous vacation policy, including 12 paid holidays.
• VolunteerTime Off:Our Firm believes in making our community a better place andpayingall successes forward.
• Career Growth:Weprovidesupportive leadership, expect accountability and transparency, and focus on outreach.
• Compensation Range: $18-$20 per hour.

Hours:8:30AM—5:30PMMonday –Friday

Location:Full-time in office

The Jeffcoat Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.