Settlement Readiness Coordinator

Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events and team activities

Work-life balance emphasis (36.5 hours

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers is seeking a detail-driven professional to support our Strategic Operations Team Lead, paralegals and attorneys by maintaining accurate, well-organized electronic case files and ensuring timely disbursements at case conclusion. The role emphasizes organization, teamwork, and effective communication with internal legal teams and external vendors in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should be passionate about confidentiality and integrity and align with our core

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding firm matters and client information.
• Problem analysis and problem-solving.
• High level of initiative and proactive nature.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other technologies as needed.
• Willingness to perform any/all tasks as assigned by supervisor and/or firm leadership in support of the firm’s growth and success.

Responsibilities

• Verify lien activity, balance verifications, and settlement documentations are finalized before disbursement.
• Oversee lien verification: ensure liens are requested early and final statements are saved.
• Review balance verifications and document reductions or lien resolutions.
• Audit documents: ensure all required settlement and disbursal docs are uploaded.
• Mark files Ready for Disbursement and notify the settlement coordinator.
• Maintain up-to-date files through close coordination with case team and paralegal.
• Communicate with case handlers to obtain missing information.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Problem analysis

Initiative

Microsoft Office

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers is seeking a detail-driven professional to support our Strategic Operations Team Lead, paralegals and attorneys by maintaining accurate, well-organized electronic case files and ensuring timely disbursements at case conclusion. The role emphasizes organization, teamwork, and effective communication with internal legal teams and external vendors in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should be passionate about confidentiality and integrity and align with our core