Settlement Coordinator

Elmm-Law-Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmm Law Group in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Settlement Disbursement Specialist to own the settlement and disbursement phase of injury cases. You will manage files from agreement through final disbursement, coordinate lien settlements, and communicate with clients throughout.

The role requires 3+ years of personal injury settlement experience, familiarity with lien negotiation and trust accounts, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of personal injury settlement/disbursement experience.
• Familiarity with lien negotiation, medical billing, settlement disbursement, and trust accounts.
• Experience with legal case management software (CasePeer or similar preferred).
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage a high-volume caseload.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential client, firm, and financial information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Own the settlement and disbursement phase of injury cases from agreement through final disbursement and closure.
• Coordinate insurance carrier settlement paperwork and follow-up.
• Review and track releases.
• Monitor funding status and ensure timely payment.
• Communicate with clients throughout settlement and disbursement.
• Prepare settlement statements and disbursement packages.
• Coordinate trust account disbursements.
• Issue checks to clients, medical providers, lienholders, and referral partners.
• Track and resolve medical liens; negotiate lien reductions when appropriate.
• Work with bookkeeping/accounting on trust account compliance and reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate notes, deadlines, and workflow in CASEPeer.
• Ensure clean and timely file closures.
• Identify bottlenecks and improve settlement systems/processes.

Skills

Settlement/disbursement experience

Lien negotiation

Medical billing

Trust accounts

Case management software

Communication skills

Confidential information handling

Multitasking

Tools

CASEPeer

Accounting software

Job description

About this position

At Elmm Law Group, we're dedicated to empowering accident victims and ensuring their voices are heard. As a Settlement Disbursement Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in transforming lives by managing the settlement process efficiently and compassionately. You'll work closely with our small, dynamic team, gaining hands-on experience in client relations and firm operations. This position offers a unique opportunity for growth and mentorship directly from firm leadership, where your contributions truly make a difference.

We're looking for someone who embodies our core values of client-centeredness and accountability. Your attention to detail and commitment to efficiency will help us deliver exceptional service to clients. As a female-owned firm, we value inclusivity and support, and we're excited to welcome someone who shares our passion for helping others. Join us, and let's build a future where your career flourishes alongside our firm's mission of justice and advocacy.

Compensation:

$60,000 - $80,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

You will own the settlement and disbursement phase of our injury cases, including:

• Managing settlement files from agreement through final disbursement and closure
• Coordinating insurance carrier settlement paperwork and follow-up
• Reviewing and tracking releases
• Monitoring funding status and ensuring timely payment
• Communicating with clients throughout settlement and disbursement
• Preparing settlement statements and disbursement packages
• Coordinating trust account disbursements
• Issuing checks to clients, medical providers, lienholders, and referral partners
• Tracking and resolving medical liens
• Negotiating lien reductions when appropriate
• Working closely with bookkeeping/accounting regarding trust account compliance and reconciliations
• Maintaining accurate notes, deadlines, and workflow in CASEPeer
• Ensuring clean and timely file closures
• Identifying bottlenecks and improving settlement systems/processes

Qualifications:

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3 years of personal injury settlement/disbursement experience
• Familiarity with lien negotiation, medical billing, settlement disbursement, and trust accounts
• Experience with legal case management software (CasePeer or similar preferred)
• Experience working with bookkeepers and accounting teamsExceptional attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage a high-volume caseload
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential client, firm, and financial information with discretion
• Ability to prioritize multiple settlement files at once
• Problem solver who takes initiative without being told what to do
• Team player who values co-workers
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus, but not required

About Company

We are a unique, female-owned personal injury firm in Phoenix. Our founder was a lead prosecutor who served as an Arizona Assistant Attorney General. Our mantra truly is helping accident victims navigate the insurance process after they have been injured while seriously protecting their interests and fighting for them.

We are a small, growing team, which means the people who join us have real room to grow. You will be mentored directly by firm leadership, gain exposure to marketing, client relations, and firm operations, and have a clear path to more responsibility as we expand.

Our firm's guiding principles:

• Client-Centeredness
• Compassion
• Accountability
• Efficiency
• Detail-Oriented