Settlement Coordinator- Client Distributions

Settlement Coordinator- Client Distributions

Location New York, NY 10017 Date Posted October 30, 2026 Job ID 15892 Employment Type Direct Hire

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an experienced Settlement Coordinator - Referral Fees on behalf of a well-established, nationally recognized plaintiff-side personal injury litigation law firm. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity based in New York, NY, offering compensation of $75,000-$85,000 annually. The firm is also open to remote candidates with prior asbestos litigation and settlement experience.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Settlement Coordinator - Referral Fees to join its growing Finance team and oversee complex settlement accounting, attorney fee calculations, and referral fee distributions. This individual will work closely with Finance leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, timely processing of settlement transactions, and proper management of related expenses and trust accounts.

The ideal candidate brings strong bookkeeping and legal finance experience, advanced Excel proficiency, and the ability to manage complex settlement transactions. Candidates seeking remote opportunities must have prior asbestos or personal injury litigation experience, along with hands-on settlement processing experience.

PERKS:

• Competitive compensation ranging from $75,000-$85,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications

• Remote opportunities available for candidates with qualifying asbestos or personal injury litigation and settlement experience

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

• Paid time off, retirement plan, and commuter transit benefits for eligible employees

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Calculate, process, and track attorney and referral fees, ensuring accurate allocations, proper documentation, and timely payments associated with settlement transactions

• Process and record complex settlements, including multiple fee divisions, case expenses, liens, and related financial transactions within established deadlines

• Collaborate with Finance leadership to maintain accurate reporting and reconciliation of the firm's IOLTA trust accounts across multiple jurisdictions

• Coordinate with the firm's primary financial institution to monitor financial transactions and track case-related lines of credit

• Review and process invoices, expense reports, reimbursements, check deposits, and disbursements while maintaining accurate financial records

• Utilize QuickBooks and Excel to record operating expenses, track financial activity, reconcile settlement-related transactions, and support financial reporting

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of bookkeeping, settlement accounting, or legal finance experience, preferably within a law firm or legal services environment and focus in asbestos

• Strong understanding of settlement processing, attorney fee calculations, referral fee distributions, and related financial transactions

• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas, and financial data management

• 2+ years of hands-on QuickBooks experience; familiarity with Smart Advocate and personal injury law firm financial processes is preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, along with strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Remote candidates must have prior asbestos or personal injury litigation experience AND hands-on settlement processing experience.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This position offers an annual salary ranging from $75,000-$85,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

The position is based in New York, NY, with standard working hours of Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

The firm is open to remote candidates who bring prior asbestos or personal injury litigation experience combined with settlement processing experience.

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

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.