Settlement Coordinator Assistant (Marksville, Lafayette, New Orleans or Lake Charles)

Laborde Earles•Lafayette, LA

28d

About The Position

Grow with us! We are featured in Inc. Magazine's prestigious 2023 Inc. 5,000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies List and are the 25th fastest-growing private company in the entire state of Louisiana! Do you find satisfaction in helping people and making a difference in their lives and the lives of their communities? Laborde Earles is committed to providing quality representation to our clients and being fully attentive to their needs, which starts by providing the same favorable environment for our team members. Join us in standing up for our clients, with our community, by our work, and beside each other! The Opportunity Expanding Personal Injury Law Firm seeks a Settlement Coordinator Assistant to join our Marksville, Lafayette, New Orleans or Lake Charles offices. We are looking to hire a detail-driven professional to support our Strategic Operations Team Lead, paralegals and attorneys by maintaining accurate, well-organized electronic case files throughout the litigation process and ensuring our clients receive timely and precise disbursals at the conclusion of their case. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, team-oriented and an effective communicator - both with internal legal teams and external vendors. Strong communication and computer skills are essential. The ideal candidate is passionate about professionalism, confidentiality, integrity and is aligned with our firm’s Core Values. We are seeking a cheerful, enthusiastic multi-tasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in helping others. Objective Ensure every settled matter is complete, accurate and fully documented prior to disbursement. Desired Outcomes Accountable to verify all lien activity, balance verifications, and settlement documentations are finalized and properly saved before the case is prepped for disbursal.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

Experience working in client-facing legal role preferred

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Optional companywide events allowing you to play as hard as you work, such as Crawfish Boils, Christmas parties, Retreats, and more!
Work-life balance is encouraged as we consider 36.5 hours your full-time requirement and we rarely exceed a 40-hour workweek. We prefer you work to live, not live to work.
We celebrate life's little (& big) moments with you from birthdays & work anniversaries to marriages and births, as well as, support you when the going gets tough from procedures/hospitalizations to loss of a loved one.
Collaboration and team member rapport is cheered and emboldened.
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).