Settlement Coordinator- Client Distributions

Settlement Coordinator- Client Distributions

Location New York, New York 10017 Date Posted October 27, 2026 Job ID 15892 Employment Type Direct Hire

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Settlement Coordinator - Client Distributions on behalf of a well-established, nationally recognized plaintiff-side personal injury litigation law firm. This is a full-time, direct-hire, onsite opportunity based in New York, NY, offering competitive compensation and the opportunity to join a growing settlement coordination team.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Settlement Coordinator - Client Distributions to oversee the accurate and timely distribution of settlement funds to clients and other involved parties. This individual will play a key role in reviewing settlement agreements, calculating disbursement amounts, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal and financial requirements.

The ideal candidate brings experience in legal settlement coordination, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage sensitive financial transactions while delivering exceptional client service.

PERKS:

• Competitive compensation ranging from $65,000-$85,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

• Retirement plan to support long-term financial goals

• Paid time off and a commuter transit program

• Opportunity to join a growing settlement coordination team at an established, multi-office plaintiff-side litigation firm

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and coordinate settlement fund distributions to clients and other involved parties, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payments

• Review settlement agreements and client documentation to verify disbursement amounts and ensure funds are distributed according to applicable agreements and requirements

• Maintain detailed and accurate financial records of settlement disbursements, ensuring all transactions are properly documented within the firm's systems

• Ensure compliance with legal, financial, and ethical standards throughout the settlement distribution process, maintaining confidentiality and accuracy when handling sensitive client information

• Prepare and maintain disbursement journals, settlement records, and supporting documentation to ensure organized and accessible financial reporting

• Investigate and resolve settlement distribution discrepancies, communicating with clients, attorneys, and internal teams to address questions and ensure efficient resolution

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in legal settlement coordination, client disbursements, or a related legal finance role, preferably within a law firm or plaintiff-side litigation environment

• Strong understanding of settlement processes, client fund distributions, and related legal and financial compliance requirements

• Experience utilizing legal case management or financial software to track disbursements, maintain records, and manage settlement documentation

• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple financial transactions and deadlines while maintaining confidentiality

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to explain financial processes clearly to clients; a bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field is preferred but not required

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This position offers an annual salary ranging from $65,000-$85,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and relevant industry knowledge.

This is a full-time, onsite position located in New York, NY, with standard working hours of Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a retirement plan, and commuter transit benefits.

HOW TO APPLY:

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:

Scion Legal is the legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, Inc., a national award-winning recruiting and staffing firm. Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team-building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct-hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair-chance, arrest-, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.