Settlement & Benefits Coordination Attorney

Paramount Settlement Advisors•Town of West Seneca, NY

1d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Paramount Settlement Advisors is a leading settlement planning provider partnering with personal injury law firms to deliver planning-first solutions for plaintiffs and their families. Our work incorporates complex legal review, public benefit analysis, and planning strategies designed to protect clients’ long-term interests at the time of settlement and beyond. Our focus is to provide services that help ensure accurate and complete health insurance liens associated with personal injury recoveries, while supporting plaintiffs as they transition to life after settlement. Our lien resolution and settlement planning teams work closely together, so attorneys and plaintiffs receive clear, consistent guidance and can move through the settlement process with confidence. At Paramount, culture is the engine that powers our performance. We value sound judgment over shortcuts, clarity over convenience, and truth over comfort. Our goal is to help our clients achieve better outcomes and set best-practice standards in a profession where accuracy is as important as advocacy. We’re seeking an experienced attorney for the role of Settlement and Benefits Coordinator who understands the importance of protecting injured clients at the time of settlement. This role functions as a collaborative team member, working alongside other attorneys in settlement execution, attorney-facing communication, and benefits-related coordination. The role requires strong drafting skills, the ability to prioritize shifting deadlines, and a proactive mindset, with increasing independence and autonomy as experience develops. This is an execution-focused position, not a litigation role, for an attorney who can anticipate challenges, balance immediate settlement needs with long-term client protection, and deliver clear, defensible work while guiding complex settlement matters to completion. In this role, we expect you to be capable of operating within established legal and operational guardrails. You will step in where nuance, complexity, or legal judgment calls for experienced attorney involvement. The position combines hands-on legal execution with direct coordination with attorneys and other external stakeholders, with a focus on advancing settlement matters efficiently while protecting client interests.

Requirements

Licensed attorney in good standing in New York
2-4 years of legal experience in personal injury, special needs planning, estate-related matters, or a related practice area
Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to clearly and professionally convey complex issues
Ability to collaborate and coordinate effectively with attorneys, clients, and professional partners to develop and implement settlement and benefits planning strategies
Experience drafting, reviewing, or revising legal documents, including settlement releases, agreements, or court-related materials
Strong problem-solving and forward-thinking abilities, including the capacity to anticipate potential challenges and proactively develop solutions in complex matters
Interest in developing deeper expertise in settlement strategies, public benefit considerations, and benefits-related issues

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and finalize case releases, court order language, and other materials requiring court approval
Review and refine attorney-facing correspondence to ensure clarity, accuracy, and defensibility
Act as the internal authority on SSI and SSD benefits considerations related to settlements
Conduct focused legal research on complex or emerging issues and provide practical guidance
Assist in resolving complex settlement matters involving trusts, structured settlements, health insurer reimbursement rights, and other financial solutions
Communicate directly with insurance carrier counsel and representatives to advance matters and resolve issues
Advocate for clear expectations and appropriate outcomes that protect client interests
Manage escalated attorney-to-attorney communications with professionalism and follow-through