Settlement Coordinator - Referral Fees

Settlement Coordinator - Referral Fees

Location

New York, NY 10017

Date Posted October 28, 2026

Job ID 15891

Employment Type Direct Hire

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Settlement Coordinator 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 Finance team.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Settlement Coordinator to support the firm's financial operations, with a primary focus on settlement distributions, trust account reporting, and financial recordkeeping. This individual will work closely with Finance leadership to ensure accurate processing of complex settlements, attorney fees, liens, and firm expenses.

The ideal candidate brings strong bookkeeping experience, advanced Excel skills, and proficiency in QuickBooks, along with the ability to manage high-volume financial transactions accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced legal environment.

PERKS:

Competitive compensation ranging from $75,000–$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 Finance team at an established, multi-office plaintiff-side litigation firm

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process and record settlement distributions, including complex attorney fee divisions, case expenses, multiple liens, and related financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely completion

• 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 activity and track case-related lines of credit

• Review and approve invoices, prepare expense reports, process reimbursements, and manage check deposits and disbursements

• Accurately record and process firm operating expenses, including rent, utilities, and other expenditures, utilizing QuickBooks

• Calculate, track, and reconcile attorney fees and referral fees, maintaining organized financial records and supporting efficient settlement accounting processes

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

• 2+ years of bookkeeping experience, preferably within a law firm, legal services organization, or similar professional services environment

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

• 2+ years of hands-on QuickBooks experience, with strong knowledge of financial transactions, expense tracking, and recordkeeping

• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple financial priorities and deadlines; experience with Smart Advocate and personal injury law firm financial processes is a plus

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

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

• 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 health insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits, and commuter assistance.

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.

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