Settlement Paralegal

Parnall-Law-Firm,-LL; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Parnall Law Firm in Albuquerque, NM, is hiring an experienced Settlement Paralegal to manage the final stage of client cases, ensuring settlements are negotiated, verified, and disbursed accurately and on time.

The role requires 2+ years in personal injury settlements, strong subrogation knowledge, and precise distribution materials. In-office work is required for local residents, with remote options outside the Albuquerque area.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of direct personal injury settlement experience, including lien negotiation, subrogation, and Medicare/Medicaid claims.
• Experience creating settlement distribution materials/packets.
• Strong understanding of subrogation, basic arithmetic, high organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Call, email, and correspond with adjusters to follow up for ledgers/reductions as needed.
• Verify subrogation, lien, and medical bill balances to complete distributions in a timely manner.
• Negotiate health insurance and med pay subrogation claims and all liens in a client file.
• Keep status comments updated in Settled cases.

Skills

Settlement negotiation

Subrogation knowledge

Medicare/Medicaid claims

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Background check readiness

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Join a Team That's Fighting for New Mexico

Parnall Law Firm isn't just one of the largest personal injury firms in New Mexico — we're a team of passionate advocates dedicated to standing up for clients when they need it most. And we want you helping us make justice count, down to the last cent.

We're hiring an experienced and detail-driven Settlement Paralegal to manage the final, critical stage of our clients' cases — ensuring every dollar of their settlement is accounted for, negotiated down where possible, and disbursed accurately and on time. If you have deep subrogation and lien negotiation experience and take pride in getting clients the maximum net recovery they deserve, read on.

Why You'll Love Working Here

We take care of our people. Parnall Law has been recognized as one of Albuquerque's best places to work year after year — and that's no accident. Here's what you can look forward to:

$49,940–$64,500 per year (base + consistent bonuses — your expertise and dedication get rewarded regularly)

• Full benefits package — comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life & long-term disability insurance — because we've got your back
• 401(k) plan — we help you build a future, not just a paycheck
• Generous PTO + select paid holidays — real time off to recharge and reset
• Opportunities for community outreach — give back alongside a team that cares
• Annual company goal trip — when the team wins, everyone celebrates together
• A positive, fulfilling environment — where learning, growing, and supporting one another are part of the culture

Location

Albuquerque, NM and surrounding areas & Roswell, NM: In-office work required for those residing in this area.

Remote: Available for those living outside the Albuquerque/Rio Rancho/Bernalillo/Los Lunas/Belen/Bosque Farms/Edgewood/Moriarty/Santa Fe/Roswell metro areas

Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (Mountain Time Zone)

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of direct personal injury settlement experience, including lien negotiation, subrogation, and Medicare/Medicaid claims
• Demonstrated experience creating settlement distribution materials/packets
• A deep understanding of subrogation, basic level arithmetic, high organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks regularly
• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional communication skills, verbal and written
• Organized, focused, and attentive
• Vigorous verbal negotiation skills
• Professional attire and demeanor
• Extensive knowledge of case management software
• Emotional intelligence
• Team player. We are strong believers in teamwork. If you are not a team player, this job is not for you.
• Ability to work during Mountain Time business hours
• Ability to pass a background check

What You'll Do

As a Settlement Paralegal at Parnall Law, you are the final line of advocacy for our clients — making sure every settlement dollar is negotiated, verified, and disbursed correctly and on time.

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide clients with a complete detailed disbursement of their settlement funds including negotiating insurance reimbursement and provider reimbursement, to maximize our clients' net compensation.

Making justice count, down to the last cent.

RESULTS / OUTCOMES (What you must get done.)

• Attend weekly firm-wide huddle every Monday morning at 8:00 am
• Attend daily team mini huddle Tuesday through Friday at 8:00 am
• Attend biweekly meeting with Team Lead to go over individual metrics and create a biweekly goal, fully prepared with supporting data.
• Enter settlement details on the Medicare portal for all settled cases within 24 hours of settlement.
• Verify that all claims on the subrogation ledgers of claims paid are related, within 2 days of receipt of the final ledger, once the claim is settled.
• Attempt partial or full distribution of all settlement funds within 5 days of receipt of the settlement check. Anything over 5 days is considered outside ISOT.
• Complete final disbursement of TRU cases within 60-90 days. Anything over 60 days is considered outside ISOT.
• Complete a minimum of 7 settlement distributions (a combination of full/partials) every two weeks
• Ensure overdue tasks never exceed 30.
• Draft, update and finalize settlement distribution packet within 3 days of receiving a Settlement Note email.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Calls, emails, and correspondence to adjusters to follow up for ledgers/reductions as needed.
• Verifying subrogation, lien, and medical bill balances in order to complete distributions in a timely manner.
• Negotiating all health insurance and med pay subrogation claims as well as all liens in a client's file.
• Keeping status comments updated in all cases in Settled 0, Settled 06 and Settled 07 cases.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

• Reports directly to Settlement Department Team Lead
• Secondary reporting to Settlement Director

Parnall Law Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer.