Settlement Paralegal

**About the Client**:
**About the Role**:
We are seeking a highly organized **Settlement** Paralegal** to manage post-settlement administrative tasks and ensure a seamless case closure process. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle lien negotiations and settlement disbursements efficiently.

**Responsibilities**:

- Prepare and send settlement releases to clients for signature, draft stipulations of discontinuance, and submit closing documents to insurance companies and defense law firms.
- Identify and verify liens from medical providers, case funding companies, and government entities (Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, HMS, CMS, HRA).
- Review case expenses to ensure accuracy and disbursement eligibility.
- Contact lien holders to request final amounts and negotiate reductions, sending requests to funding companies, medical providers, and government agencies.
- Prepare and submit the OCA closing statement to the court.
- Draft a client closing statement detailing the settlement breakdown, attorney fees, costs, and liens.
- Ensure accuracy in settlement disbursement calculations before submitting to the finance department.
- Track settlement checks and confirm breakdowns before final disbursement.
- Follow up with insurance companies to track the issuance and delivery of settlement checks.
- Coordinate with clients to obtain banking information for wire transfers. Ensure timely and accurate disbursement of settlement funds.

**Requirements**:

- 2+ years of experience as a Legal Settlement Coordinator.
- Experience in personal injury law is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills to coordinate with clients, lien holders, and finance teams.
- Experience with **CloudLex** or other legal case management software is a plus.
- Ability to negotiate liens and work efficiently under deadlines.

**Position**: Settlement Paralegal

**Remote Status**: Fully Remote

**Working Hours**: 9 am to 6 pm EST

**Salary**: USD 900 to USD 1200 per month

**Internal Job ID**: 0414