Disbursement Coordinator - Settlement & Process Lead

Carolinadefenselawyers; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jeffcoat Firm is seeking a Disbursement Coordinator to support the disbursement team and move cases through the process efficiently in Columbia, SC. The role emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and timely communication with the Disbursement Specialist.

Ideal candidates will have strong writing and interpersonal skills, prior law firm disbursement or litigation exposure, and proficiency with Microsoft Office to document actions and maintain client files.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• Law firm disbursement experience preferred.
• Litigation or pre-litigation experience working for a law firm or similar preferred.
• Experience with auto accidents, injury claims or litigation preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support to ensure 300k in fees weekly move through the disbursement team.
• Assisting with the disbursement process and working cases through the process timely.
• Assure all liens, BVs and reductions are secured to create the Settlement Worksheet.
• Provide feedback to the Disbursement Specialist for any disbursement roadblocks.
• Responsible for documenting all actions and communication in the client’s case file.
• Meet KPIs set for this position to include average/median duration between settled and sent to accounting/disbursement and % of goals for fees met.
• Attends required morning and monthly meetings.
• Performs other job duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Jeffcoat Firm is seeking a Disbursement Coordinator to support the disbursement team and move cases through the process efficiently in Columbia, SC. The role emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and timely communication with the Disbursement Specialist.

Ideal candidates will have strong writing and interpersonal skills, prior law firm disbursement or litigation exposure, and proficiency with Microsoft Office to document actions and maintain client files.