Settlement Coordinator

Job summary

The Settlement Coordinator assists lawyers by preparing settlement calculators, disbursement lists, and directions to pay to ensure timely payouts. They also maintain financial records, process accounts payable, and provide accounting support to the team.

Job details

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: sgiorgini@preszlerlaw.com 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

What you’ll do

The Settlement Coordinator assists lawyers by preparing settlement calculators, disbursement lists, and directions to pay to ensure timely payouts. They also maintain financial records, process accounts payable, and provide accounting support to the team.

Requirements

Preferred candidates have a degree or diploma in accounting and 2+ years of bookkeeping experience within a legal environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to handle confidential material under tight deadlines are required.

Benefits

• Dental Care • Extended Health Care • On-site Gym • Paid Time Off • Work From Home

Listed skills

• Financial Reconciliation · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred
• Bookkeeping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Accounting
• Bookkeeping
• Legal Administration
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Electronic Billing
• Financial Reconciliation
• Disbursement Processing
• Attention To Detail
• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills

Job areas

• Legal
• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative