Settlement Closings Team Lead | People-First Coach

Amaro Law Firm

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

PTO & holidays

Paid parental leave

Education assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

Amaro Law Firm in Houston is seeking a Settlement Closing Team Lead to oversee the Liens Reductions & Settlement team. This people-focused manager drives daily operations, coaching, workload balance, and performance accountability to ensure timely, accurate settlements for clients.

You will set expectations, remove bottlenecks, and report progress to leadership while maintaining high standards. Experience in legal case management, especially with lien resolution, is a plus; Filevine experience

Qualifications

3–5 years of direct management or team leadership experience.
Proven ability to manage performance, coach employees, and build high-performing teams.
No degree required; experience matters most.

Responsibilities

Manage, lead, and develop the Liens and Reductions team daily.
Set clear expectations, hold team members accountable, and drive performance.
Assign work, monitor workloads, and keep cases moving toward closing.
Conduct regular one-on-ones, provide ongoing feedback, and support professional growth.
Spot bottlenecks early and clear them, or escalate when needed.
Keep processes consistent and help improve them as we go.
Run team touch bases and report on progress and results to department leadership.
Communicate clearly with your team, other departments, and leadership.
Pitch in on files when the team needs an extra set of hands.