Settlement Coordinator

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Long-term care insurance

Generous retirement savings plan

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Parking and commuter benefits

Job summary

Crawford Thomas Recruiting is seeking a Settlement Coordinator for our client, a national plaintiff litigation firm, to manage the settlement lifecycle for catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. You will work with attorneys, clients, and internal teams from preparation through final distribution, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced with complex settlements, proficient in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a legal support or legal administrative role required.
• Accounting experience is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of the legal settlement process.
• Experience supporting catastrophic injury, wrongful death, or cancer-related litigation is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients, attorneys, opposing counsel, and internal teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Manage the settlement process from initial preparation through final distribution.
• Draft settlement releases, distribution agreements, and all required supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with clients and opposing counsel to negotiate release terms, obtain signatures, and ensure all settlement documents are fully executed.
• Maintain accurate settlement records, monitor payment deadlines, and track the status of active settlements.
• Partner with the Accounting and Liens departments to facilitate the timely receipt and distribution of settlement funds.
• Resolve settlement-related questions and issues from clients, attorneys, and internal departments.
• Communicate regularly with clients, attorneys, and staff to provide updates throughout the settlement process.
• Prepare recurring settlement reports for firm leadership.
• Assist with additional settlement-related administrative projects and special assignments as needed.

Skills

Legal support experience

Organization

Communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

SETTLEMENT COORDINATOR

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $40.00 - $48.00 per hour

Job Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Settlement Coordinator to play a critical role in managing the settlement lifecycle for catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation involving cancer-related exposure claims.

In this position, you will work closely with attorneys, clients, and internal departments to ensure settlement matters are handled accurately and efficiently from preparation through final distribution. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced managing complex legal settlements in a fast-paced litigation environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the settlement process from initial preparation through final distribution.
• Draft settlement releases, distribution agreements, and all required supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with clients and opposing counsel to negotiate release terms, obtain signatures, and ensure all settlement documents are fully executed.
• Maintain accurate settlement records, monitor payment deadlines, and track the status of active settlements.
• Partner with the Accounting and Liens departments to facilitate the timely receipt and distribution of settlement funds.
• Resolve settlement-related questions and issues from clients, attorneys, and internal departments.
• Communicate regularly with clients, attorneys, and staff to provide updates throughout the settlement process.
• Prepare recurring settlement reports for firm leadership.
• Assist with additional settlement-related administrative projects and special assignments as needed.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a legal support or legal administrative role required.
• Accounting experience is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of the legal settlement process.
• Experience supporting catastrophic injury, wrongful death, or cancer-related litigation is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients, attorneys, opposing counsel, and internal teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Long-term care insurance.
• Generous retirement savings plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Parking and commuter benefits.

About The Company

Our client is a nationally recognized plaintiff litigation firm dedicated to representing individuals and families affected by catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and cancer-related exposure cases. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to exceptional client service, the firm provides employees with a supportive work environment, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while assisting clients through some of the most significant moments of their lives.,