Settlement Coordinator Assistant

About the Role

Laborde Earles is seeking a detail‑driven professional to support the Strategic Operations Team Lead, paralegals, and attorneys by maintaining accurate, well‑organized electronic case files throughout the litigation process and ensuring clients receive timely and precise disbursals at the conclusion of their cases. The ideal candidate is highly organized, team‑oriented, an effective communicator with internal legal teams and external vendors, and embodies professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify all lien activity, balance verifications, and settlement documentation are finalized and properly saved before case disbursal.
• Confirm that all liens (Medicare, Medicaid, provider, etc.) are requested early and final lien statements are received and saved in the file.
• Review balance verifications completed by the assigned case handler and ensure proof of reductions or correspondence documenting lien resolution are saved.
• Audit that all required settlement and disbursal documents (releases, dismissals) are uploaded prior to prepping for disbursal.
• Review checklists or case tasks to ensure all required steps are completed and marked as completed.
• Mark the file as “Ready for Disbursement” once verification and documentation items are complete and notify the settlement coordinator.
• Maintain up‑to‑date files through close coordination with the assigned case team and designated paralegal.
• Monitor case files regularly to verify all documents and lien updates are current.
• Communicate with case handlers to obtain missing information or required documentation.
• Collaborate with the designated paralegal to ensure all materials needed for client disbursements are complete and properly filed.
• Track outstanding tasks, lien verifications, balance updates, and settlement documents to maintain full file readiness.
• Ensure all settlement documents uploaded are accurate, properly labeled, and saved in the correct folder.
• Escalate any delays, missing items, or potential file issues to the case team or supervisor as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient in data entry and management.
• Experience working in a client‑facing legal role preferred.
• Strong computer and keyboarding experience.
• Physical ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and lift up to 15 pounds as needed.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding firm matters and client information.
• Problem analysis and problem‑solving.
• High level of initiative and proactive nature.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other technologies as needed.
• Willingness to perform any tasks assigned by supervisors or firm leadership.

Benefits

• Company‑paid short‑term disability and Life/AD&D.
• Health, vision, dental, long‑term disability, critical illness, and additional life insurance policies (eligibility waiting periods apply).
• 401(k) plan (eligibility waiting periods apply).
• PTO, paid holidays (10), and paid maternity leave.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) including dependent care.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Optional companywide events such as Crawfish Boils, Christmas parties, retreats, etc.
• Work‑life balance encouraged; full‑time requirement is 36.5 hours with rarely exceeding a 40‑hour workweek.
• Celebrations of birthdays, work anniversaries, marriages, births, and support during personal hardships.

About Us

Laborde Earles is a community‑oriented personal injury law firm dedicated to winning for clients whose lives have been turned upside down by injuries through no fault of their own. With multiple offices across Louisiana, we focus on securing maximum monetary compensation for various personal injuries and loss of loved ones from incidents such as car wrecks, truck accidents, offshore incidents, and workplace injuries. Our founders built the premier law firm in Louisiana, bringing over 250 years of combined experience and national recognition as top trial lawyers.

Core Values

• All In – Fully committed to tasks and team goals, giving 110%.
• Work Hard, Play Hard – Emphasizing work‑life balance and celebrating successes.
• Honorable – Making moral decisions, owning outcomes, and maintaining reputation.
• Cutting Edge – Leveraging the most advanced tools and processes for efficiency.
• Community – Supporting and giving back to the surrounding area.
• Winners, Not Whiners – Maintaining a positive outlook, supporting teammates, and stepping in when needed.