Settlement & Disbursement Specialist

Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

PTO

Paid holidays

Life/AD&D

EAP

Job summary

Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers in Louisiana seeks an organized operations support professional to join our Strategic Operations Team, assisting paralegals and attorneys by keeping electronic case files accurate and ensuring timely disbursements at case conclusion.

The role emphasizes strong communication, confidentiality, and problem-solving, with details on coordinating lien verifications, balance updates, and readiness reviews, while collaborating with the case team and external vendors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficient in data entry and management.
• Experience in a client-facing legal role preferred.
• Strong computer and keyboarding experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding firm matters and client information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other technologies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, well-organized electronic case files throughout the litigation process and ensure timely disbursements at conclusion.
• Communicate effectively with internal legal teams and external vendors.
• Verify lien activity and balance verifications before disbursement.
• Review and ensure all settlement and disbursement documents are properly filed.
• Coordinate with the case team to keep files up to date through close coordination with the paralegal.
• Escalate delays or missing items to the supervisor as needed.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Problem analysis

Initiative

Willingness to perform varied tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Data entry & management

Client-facing legal experience preferred

Strong keyboarding skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers in Louisiana seeks an organized operations support professional to join our Strategic Operations Team, assisting paralegals and attorneys by keeping electronic case files accurate and ensuring timely disbursements at case conclusion.

The role emphasizes strong communication, confidentiality, and problem-solving, with details on coordinating lien verifications, balance updates, and readiness reviews, while collaborating with the case team and external vendors.