Personal Injury Law Settlement Coordinator
Company: Kenny Habetz Injury Law
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: April 21, 2024
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Job Description:
Join our team at Kenny Habetz Injury Law, a fast growing
personal injury law firm in Lafayette, LA, dedicated to providing
exceptional legal representation to our clients. We are currently
seeking a dynamic individual to fill the role of Settlement
Coordinator - Bookkeeper. We are seeking an individual with a great
positive attitude who is pro-active, analytical, meticulous, has
exceptional communication skills, and has a strong work ethic. The
position also requires excellent time-management and organization
skills, as well as the ability to work productively under tight
deadlines and with quickly changing priorities. This position is
crucial in facilitating the settlement process for our clients
while managing the financial aspects of our cases.
Responsibilities:
--- Coordinate all financial processing related to case management
within the settlement phase, including verifying balances,
coordinating reductions with medical providers, ensuring accurate
and timely payments, and preparing settlement disbursements.
--- Handle office correspondence, including answering emails and
phone calls, attending team meetings, and providing assistance to
the legal team.
--- Maintain organized records of case-related financial
transactions and documents.
--- Generate and maintain various reports related to settlements
and disbursements.
--- Collaborate with legal assistants, paralegals, case managers,
and attorneys to address questions and resolve issues regarding
cases, settlements, and payments.
--- Prepare and present status reports on settlements and other
financial matters.
--- Perform daily bookkeeping tasks such as entering daily batch
information, processing expense payments, processing disbursement
checks, and reconciling accounts.
--- Utilize accounting software, banking portals, and case
management software to streamline processes and ensure
accuracy.
--- Assist in closing files and other administrative duties as
needed.
--- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
--- Strongly Preferred: a minimum of an Associate's Degree in
business, accounting, finance, or related field.
--- Minimum of two years of experience in an administrative or
customer service role; preferably working in a personal injury law
firm, insurance billing, accounts payable or receivable,
accounting, or as an insurance adjuster.
--- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office programs.
--- Experience with accounting software is preferred.
--- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in
financial transactions.
--- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the
ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
--- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a
fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
--- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and dedication to
providing exceptional customer service.
About Company:
We are a fast-growing personal injury firm that is committed to
helping people and their families navigate the insurance process
after they have been seriously injured. We are dedicated to
ensuring the process is clear and our clients never have to guess
what the next step is. We maintain a collaborative work environment
through strong teamwork. We believe in being as efficient as
possible. We believe doing the right thing for our clients is
always the answer. Client happiness is our number one priority.
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