Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers · 1 month ago
Settlement Coordinator Assistant (Marksville, Lafayette, New Orleans or Lake Charles)
Lake Charles, LA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelLaborde Earles Injury Lawyers is a rapidly growing personal injury law firm dedicated to providing quality representation to clients. They are seeking a detail-driven Settlement Coordinator Assistant to support the Strategic Operations Team Lead, paralegals, and attorneys by maintaining organized electronic case files and ensuring timely disbursals for clients.
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Responsibilities
Accountable to verify all lien activity, balance verifications, and settlement documentations are finalized and properly saved before the case is prepped for disbursal
Confirm that all liens (Medicare, Medicaid, provider, etc.) have been requested early in the process
Ensure final lien statements have been received and saved in the file before disbursement
Verify that all balance verifications have been completed by the assigned case handler
Ensure proof of reductions or correspondence documenting lien resolution are saved to the file
Confirm all required settlement and disbursal documents are uploaded prior to prepping for disbursal (releases/dismissals)
Review checklist or case tasks to ensure all required steps are completed and marked as completed
Mark the file as “Ready for Disbursement” once all verification and documentation items are complete
Notify the appropriate settlement coordinator that the file has passed readiness review and can move forward with prepping disbursal
Accountable to ensure each file remains up to date through close coordination with the assigned case team and the designated paralegal
Monitor case files regularly to verify all documents and lien updates are current
Communicate with case handlers to obtain missing information or required documentation
Collaborate with the designated paralegal to ensure all materials needed for client disbursements are complete and properly filed
Track outstanding tasks, lien verifications, balance updates, and settlement documents to maintain full file readiness
Ensure that all settlement documents uploaded are accurate, properly labeled, and saved in the correct folder
Escalate any delays, missing items, or potential file issues to the case team or supervisor as needed
Qualification
Required
Detail-driven professional
Highly organized
Team-oriented
Effective communicator - both with internal legal teams and external vendors
Strong communication skills
Strong computer skills
Passionate about professionalism, confidentiality, integrity
Aligned with the firm's Core Values
Cheerful and enthusiastic multi-tasker
Thrives in a fast-paced environment
Pride in helping others
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
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
High school diploma or equivalent
Proficient in data entry and management
Strong computer and keyboarding experience
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Preferred
Experience working in client-facing legal role
Benefits
Company-paid Short-term disability & Life/AD&D;
Health, vision, dental, long-term disability, critical illness, and additional life insurance policies upon eligibility waiting periods;
401(k) upon eligibility waiting periods;
PTO, paid holidays (10), and paid maternity leave;
Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), including dependent care;
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Company
Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers
At the Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, we invest time, effort, and money into our clients’ cases to maximize the results that can be obtained.
Founded in 1995
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Shannon Horton, CPA, CGMA
Chief Financial Officer
David Laborde
Partner
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