Settlement & Benefits Coordination Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000

Who We Are

Paramount Settlement Advisors is a leading settlement planning provider partnering with personal injury law firms to deliver planning-first solutions for plaintiffs and their families. Our work incorporates complex legal review, public benefit analysis, and planning strategies designed to protect clients long-term interests at the time of settlement and beyond. Our focus is to provide services that help ensure accurate and complete health insurance liens associated with personal injury recoveries, while supporting plaintiffs as they transition to life after settlement. Our lien resolution and settlement planning teams work closely together, so attorneys and plaintiffs receive clear, consistent guidance and can move through the settlement process with confidence.

At Paramount, culture is the engine that powers our performance. We value sound judgment over shortcuts, clarity over convenience, and truth over comfort. Our goal is to help our clients achieve better outcomes and set best-practice standards in a profession where accuracy is as important as advocacy.

Who We Are Looking For

Were seeking an experienced attorney for the role of Settlement and Benefits Coordinator who understands the importance of protecting injured clients at the time of settlement. This role functions as a collaborative team member, working alongside other attorneys in settlement execution, attorney-facing communication, and benefits-related coordination. The role requires strong drafting skills, the ability to prioritize shifting deadlines, and a proactive mindset, with increasing independence and autonomy as experience develops.

This is an execution-focused position, not a litigation role, for an attorney who can anticipate challenges, balance immediate settlement needs with long-term client protection, and deliver clear, defensible work while guiding complex settlement matters to completion.

Roles & Responsibilities

In this role, we expect you to be capable of operating within established legal and operational guardrails. You will step in where nuance, complexity, or legal judgment calls for experienced attorney involvement. The position combines hands-on legal execution with direct coordination with attorneys and other external stakeholders, with a focus on advancing settlement matters efficiently while protecting client interests.

• Internal Responsibilities:
  • Draft, review, and finalize case releases, court order language, and other materials requiring court approval
  • Review and refine attorney-facing correspondence to ensure clarity, accuracy, and defensibility
  • Act as the internal authority on SSI and SSD benefits considerations related to settlements
  • Conduct focused legal research on complex or emerging issues and provide practical guidance
  • Assist in resolving complex settlement matters involving trusts, structured settlements, health insurer reimbursement rights, and other financial solutions

• External Responsibilities:
  • Communicate directly with insurance carrier counsel and representatives to advance matters and resolve issues
  • Advocate for clear expectations and appropriate outcomes that protect client interests
  • Manage escalated attorney-to-attorney communications with professionalism and follow-through

This role is not tied to a fixed portfolio of accounts. Instead, you will contribute to the firm across all matters where legal complexity, risk considerations, or settlement structure require experienced legal judgment. The work is issue-driven and cross-matter in nature, focused on execution quality rather than volume ownership.

Qualifications

At a minimum, candidates should have the following:

• Licensed attorney in good standing in New York
• 2-4 years of legal experience in personal injury, special needs planning, estate-related matters, or a related practice area
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to clearly and professionally convey complex issues
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate effectively with attorneys, clients, and professional partners to develop and implement settlement and benefits planning strategies
• Experience drafting, reviewing, or revising legal documents, including settlement releases, agreements, or court-related materials
• Strong problem-solving and forward-thinking abilities, including the capacity to anticipate potential challenges and proactively develop solutions in complex matters
• Interest in developing deeper expertise in settlement strategies, public benefit considerations, and benefits-related issues

What We Offer

Hours: Monday Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. While a typical workday generally occurs during normal business hours, the role requires flexibility and the ability to work additional hours as necessary to complete responsibilities.

Compensation: Highly competitive compensation package based on experience, with bonuses tied to both firm and personal success.

Benefits: Health insurance, 401K firm matching, summer hours, significant paid time off, and monthly team events.

Growth: This role offers the opportunity to work on complex settlement matters while developing specialized expertise in settlement planning and benefits coordination. There is a clear path toward increased independence and scope over time, which will be further discussed during the interview process.