If you like working with numbers and are interested in the legal field, this job is for you! By putting the needs of clients and the community first, WeierLaw has built a strong reputation for excellence and integrity. Being a Legal Settlement Specialist at WeierLaw is a vital and fulfilling role focused on carefully reviewing and organizing settlement information that contributes to successful outcomes. This position provides the satisfaction of maintaining accuracy and efficiency in the settlements for clients. Benefits: • Quarterly Bonuses + Annual Performance Bonus • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Paid time off • Professional development assistance • Retirement plan Responsibilities: • Review and audit settlement statements, lien ledgers, and disbursement breakdowns for accuracy and completeness. • Verify all settlement figures, including gross settlement, attorney fees, costs, reductions, medical balances, and client net proceeds. • Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, and providers to confirm final lien amounts, reductions, and outstanding balances prior to distribution. • Prepare clear, client-friendly Settlement Distribution Overviews that explain each line item and the client’s final net recovery. • Ensure all required settlement documents are executed (releases, lien/LOP agreements, HIPAA authorizations, closing statements, etc.) before funds are released. • Confirm trust accounting compliance, including proper handling of client funds, documentation, and internal approvals prior to disbursement. • Request, track, and document lien payoff confirmations and provider final bills; follow up as needed to finalize numbers. • Process and coordinate issuance of checks (client, providers, lienholders, costs, co-counsel) and maintain accurate distribution records. • Schedule and conduct in-office client settlement appointments to review the distribution overview, answer questions, and deliver the final settlement check. • Provide a professional and celebratory client experience at closing, including setting expectations, explaining timelines, and ensuring clients leave informed and satisfied. • Communicate proactively with clients regarding settlement timing, required signatures, payoff status, and next steps to close the file. • Maintain meticulous notes and file documentation in the case management system to reflect approvals, payoffs, and distribution activity. • Identify discrepancies or red flags (missing bills, unexpected liens, incorrect fees/costs, unclear reductions) and escalate promptly for resolution. • Support continuous improvement of the settlement distribution workflow by maintaining templates, checklists, and quality-control procedures. • Handle multiple case distributions simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high accuracy and professionalism. Qualifications: • Client-facing professionalism and ability to handle sensitive conversations with empathy and confidence. • Comfortable working with numbers daily , including math checks, balancing distributions, and spotting discrepancies. • Client-facing professionalism and ability to handle sensitive conversations with empathy and confidence. • Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and accounting/trust staff. • Reliable attendance and punctuality , especially for scheduled client settlement appointments. Compensation: $22 - $25 hourly

• Review and audit settlement statements, lien ledgers, and disbursement breakdowns for accuracy and completeness. • Verify all settlement figures, including gross settlement, attorney fees, costs, reductions, medical balances, and client net proceeds. • Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, and providers to confirm final lien amounts, reductions, and outstanding balances prior to distribution. • Prepare clear, client-friendly Settlement Distribution Overviews that explain each line item and the client’s final net recovery. • Ensure all required settlement documents are executed (releases, lien/LOP agreements, HIPAA authorizations, closing statements, etc.) before funds are released. • Confirm trust accounting compliance, including proper handling of client funds, documentation, and internal approvals prior to disbursement. • Request, track, and document lien payoff confirmations and provider final bills; follow up as needed to finalize numbers. • Process and coordinate issuance of checks (client, providers, lienholders, costs, co-counsel) and maintain accurate distribution records. • Schedule and conduct in-office client settlement appointments to review the distribution overview, answer questions, and deliver the final settlement check. • Provide a professional and celebratory client experience at closing, including setting expectations, explaining timelines, and ensuring clients leave informed and satisfied. • Communicate proactively with clients regarding settlement timing, required signatures, payoff status, and next steps to close the file. • Maintain meticulous notes and file documentation in the case management system to reflect approvals, payoffs, and distribution activity. • Identify discrepancies or red flags (missing bills, unexpected liens, incorrect fees/costs, unclear reductions) and escalate promptly for resolution. • Support continuous improvement of the settlement distribution workflow by maintaining templates, checklists, and quality-control procedures. • Handle multiple case distributions simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high accuracy and professionalism.