Settlement Disbursement Specialist

About this position About Us Elmm Law Group helps injured Arizonans navigate one of the most difficult times in their lives with compassion, communication, and strong results. We are a fast-growing, female-owned personal injury law firm in Phoenix focused on delivering exceptional client care and maximizing clients’ recovery. We pride ourselves on direct communication, a team-first culture, and making every client feel supported from day one through final disbursement. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Settlement Disbursement Specialist to own the final stage of every resolved personal injury case from settlement agreement through funding, lien resolution, trust account coordination, disbursement, and file closure. This is a critical in-office role for someone proactive, highly organized, and detail-oriented, who takes pride in moving files efficiently and delivers a seamless client experience. You will work closely with attorneys, case managers, lien negotiators, and medical providers to ensure every settlement is handled accurately, timely, and with the high level of care clients expect at one of the most important moments in their case. Benefits Competitive pay DOE + bonus Health insurance PTO Paid holidays Growth opportunities Compensation $60,000 - $80,000 yearly Responsibilities You will own the settlement and disbursement phase of our injury cases, including: Managing settlement files from agreement through final disbursement and closure Coordinating insurance carrier settlement paperwork and follow-up Reviewing and tracking releases Monitoring funding status and ensuring timely payment Communicating with clients throughout settlement and disbursement Preparing settlement statements and disbursement packages Coordinating trust account disbursements Issuing checks to clients, medical providers, lienholders, and referral partners Tracking and resolving medical liens Negotiating lien reductions when appropriate Working closely with bookkeeping/accounting regarding trust account compliance and reconciliations Maintaining accurate notes, deadlines, and workflow in CASEPeer Ensuring clean and timely file closures Identifying bottlenecks and improving settlement systems/processes Qualifications What We're Looking For Minimum 3 years of personal injury settlement/disbursement experience Familiarity with lien negotiation, medical billing, settlement disbursement, and trust accounts Experience with legal case management software (CasePeer or similar preferred) Experience working with bookkeepers and accounting teams Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage a high-volume caseload Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to handle confidential client, firm, and financial information with discretion Ability to prioritize multiple settlement files at once Problem solver who takes initiative without being told what to do Team player who values co-workers Bilingual English/Spanish a plus, but not required About Company We are a unique personal injury firm in Phoenix and female-owned. Our founder was a lead prosecutor who served as an Arizona Assistant Attorney General. Our mantra truly is helping accident victims navigate the insurance process after they have been injured while seriously protecting their interests and fighting for them. Our firm\'s guiding principles: Client-Centeredness Compassion Accountability Efficiency Detail Oriented #J-18808-Ljbffr