Settlement Coordinator

Settlement Coordinator At Preszler Injury Lawyers, we believe our people, our culture and the way we do business is important. That's why when we hire; we look for a combination of fit and skills. We have an exciting opportunity at our Calgary beltline office to join the role of Settlement Coordinator. The Settlement Coordinator is responsible for assisting the lawyers in receiving settlement authority and ensuring settlements are paid out in a timely and accurate manner. Reporting to the partners your role will include but are not limited to the following: Main Tasks and Responsibilities: Preparing a list of disbursements Preparing a list of directions to pay Preparing a list of subrogated claims Preparing a settlement calculator that will allow the lawyer to seek a direction to settle from the client in writing, noting all amounts of disbursements, loans, directions to pay, and subrogated amounts Sending the direction to settle to the client once approved by the lawyer. Maintain records of financial transactions. A/P and disbursement processing, reconciliations, and cheque runs. Provide assistance to team members with respect to accounting related matters. Provide backup for the accountant, as required. Other clerical and administrative support duties as directed by management and/or accounting team. Experience and Qualifications: Undergraduate Degree or Diploma in Accounting preferred but not required. Legal Administrative Certificate an asset but not required. Personal Injury or similar legal experience is an asset. 2+ years of previous hands-on accounting or full cycle bookkeeping experience in a legal services environment is preferred. Strong interpersonal and team-oriented skills. Strong organizational skills with an eye for detail and ability to recognize and address problems as they arise. Experience with electronic billing. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook). Ability to work calmly under tight deadlines. Able to adapt and adjust with change and growth. Ability to deal with highly confidential material. Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers. We offer a friendly work environment, a competitive salary and a benefits package. Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume to the HR/Office Administrator: [email protected] Please include in the subject line of your email: Settlement Coordinator Position. We thank all applicants however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Dental care Extended health care On-site gym Paid time off Work from home Application question(s): What are your salary expectations? What is your skill level in Microsoft Excel? [Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced] Experience: Legal Administrative : 1 year (preferred) Bookkeeping or Accounting: 2 years (preferred) Location: Calgary, AB T2R 1M1 (required) Work Location: In person

The Settlement Coordinator assists lawyers by managing settlement authority and ensuring accurate, timely payouts. Key tasks include preparing disbursement lists, settlement calculators, and managing financial transactions such as accounts payable and reconciliations.

Candidates should ideally possess an undergraduate degree or diploma in accounting and at least 2 years of bookkeeping experience in a legal environment. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to handle confidential information under tight deadlines are essential.

• Dental care • Extended health care • On-site gym • Paid time off

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• Accounting
• Bookkeeping
• Legal Administration
• Settlement Calculation
• Disbursement Processing
• Accounts Payable
• Reconciliations
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Electronic Billing
• Financial Record Maintenance
• Attention To Detail
• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills

• Legal
• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Aug 20, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level

Application method

Direct apply is available