Settlement Specialist — Trust Accounting & Closings

Denham Property and Injury Law Firm; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health, dental, vision, life, and disa

Disability insurance

Job summary

Denham Property and Injury Law Firm in Lexington, KY seeks a detail-oriented settlements clerk to manage each settlement from signed release to final check. You will work with attorneys, the bookkeeper, and leadership from the 26th floor of the Lexington Financial Center.

We will train you on the trust accounting rules for client funds; strong math and Excel/Microsoft 365 skills are essential. This is a full-time, in-person role supporting a plaintiff-side practice with a focus on accuracy and

Qualifications

• Experience in settlements, closings, billing, accounting, accounts payable, or insurance claims.
• Strong math: comfortable with percentages and reconciling to the penny.
• Meticulous attention to detail and persistent follow-through.
• Clear, patient phone and email skills, including with anxious clients.
• Discretion with sensitive financial and personal information.
• Solid Excel and Microsoft 365 skills, and comfort learning new software.

Responsibilities

• Send signed releases to the insurer or defense counsel and follow up until the check arrives.
• Log checks and deposit them into the firm's trust account with the bookkeeper.
• Get endorsements on multi-party checks (e.g., mortgage company).
• Request payoff letters from mortgage companies, medical providers, and lienholders.
• Prepare settlement statements for attorney review and client signature; issue final checks after funds clear.
• Call clients with updates at each step and explain timing in plain language.

Skills

Math

Attention to detail

Phone and email communication

Discretion with sensitive information

Excel

Microsoft 365

QuickBooks

Legal case management software

Settlement/billing experience

Tools

Excel

Microsoft 365

QuickBooks

Job description

Denham Property and Injury Law Firm in Lexington, KY seeks a detail-oriented settlements clerk to manage each settlement from signed release to final check. You will work with attorneys, the bookkeeper, and leadership from the 26th floor of the Lexington Financial Center.

We will train you on the trust accounting rules for client funds; strong math and Excel/Microsoft 365 skills are essential. This is a full-time, in-person role supporting a plaintiff-side practice with a focus on accuracy and