Settlement Coordinator- Client Distributions

Scion Staffing, Inc.; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Salary range

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Commuter transit program

Zusammenfassung

Scion Staffing, Inc. seeks a Settlement Coordinator – Client Distributions in New York, NY to oversee accurate and timely settlement fund distributions for clients and stakeholders.

You will review agreements, calculate disbursements, and maintain confidential financial records with a focus on client service. The role requires experience in legal settlement coordination or related finance, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage sensitive transactions while upholding compliance

Qualifikationen

• Experience in legal settlement coordination or related finance role.
• Strong understanding of settlement processes and compliance.
• Experience with legal case management/financial software.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate settlement fund distributions to clients and parties, ensuring timely processing.
• Review settlements and documentation to verify correct disbursement amounts.
• Maintain detailed financial records of disbursements in firm systems."
• Ensure compliance with legal, financial, and ethical standards throughout the process.
• Prepare disbursement journals and settlement records for reporting.
• Investigate and resolve distribution discrepancies with clients and attorneys.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Client service

Problem-solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Finance

Tools

Case management software

Jobbeschreibung

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Settlement Coordinator – Client Distributions on behalf of a well-established, nationally recognized plaintiff-side personal injury litigation law firm. This is a full‑time, direct‑hire, onsite opportunity based in New York, NY, offering competitive compensation and the opportunity to join a growing settlement coordination team.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Our client is seeking a detail‑oriented Settlement Coordinator – Client Distributions to oversee the accurate and timely distribution of settlement funds to clients and other involved parties. This individual will play a key role in reviewing settlement agreements, calculating disbursement amounts, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal and financial requirements. The ideal candidate brings experience in legal settlement coordination, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage sensitive financial transactions while delivering exceptional client service.

PERKS

• Competitive compensation ranging from $65,000–$85,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Retirement plan to support long‑term financial goals
• Paid time off and a commuter transit program
• Opportunity to join a growing settlement coordination team at an established, multi‑office plaintiff‑side litigation firm

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and coordinate settlement fund distributions to clients and other involved parties, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payments
• Review settlement agreements and client documentation to verify disbursement amounts and ensure funds are distributed according to applicable agreements and requirements
• Maintain detailed and accurate financial records of settlement disbursements, ensuring all transactions are properly documented within the firm’s systems
• Ensure compliance with legal, financial, and ethical standards throughout the settlement distribution process, maintaining confidentiality and accuracy when handling sensitive client information
• Prepare and maintain disbursement journals, settlement records, and supporting documentation to ensure organized and accessible financial reporting
• Investigate and resolve settlement distribution discrepancies, communicating with clients, attorneys, and internal teams to address questions and ensure efficient resolution

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in legal settlement coordination, client disbursements, or a related legal finance role, preferably within a law firm or plaintiff‑side litigation environment
• Strong understanding of settlement processes, client fund distributions, and related legal and financial compliance requirements
• Experience utilizing legal case management or financial software to track disbursements, maintain records, and manage settlement documentation
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple financial transactions and deadlines while maintaining confidentiality
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to explain financial processes clearly to clients; a bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field is preferred but not required

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position offers an annual salary ranging from $65,000–$85,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and relevant industry knowledge. This is a full‑time, onsite position located in New York, NY, with standard working hours Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a retirement plan, and commuter transit benefits.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair‑chance, arrest-, or conviction‑based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non‑biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.