Settlement Coordinator

Settlements Coordinator

What are we looking for?

Settlements Coordinator | Permanent Full Time Position Available | Location in Ringwood with hybrid WFH flexibility
Do you have experience in banking and finance? Are you an experienced Legal Assistant looking for something different? Then this opportunity could be just what you are looking for

Join our National Settlements Team This is a permanent full-time role based in our Ringwood office, however we are open to discussions around flexible hours and days of work.

This is a great way to broaden your existing administration skill base into the area of billing and settlements and explore new opportunities and challenges as you work with a collaborative and supportive team.

Our centralised Settlements team work with the legal teams to help finalise and settle legal matters. There is plenty of opportunity to work alongside experienced lawyers and support staff to reach shared goals.

In the role you can expect to be responsible for:

• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with key stakeholders
• Preparing and finalising bills
• Accurate accounting
• Allocation and distribution of client compensation
• Communicating with Clients, Statutory bodies, other Legal firms and Insurers
• Understanding and keeping up to date with changes to cost and trust regulations
• Financial and debt review
• Actively contribute to the enhancement of processes and procedures

What will you bring?

This role will ideally suit someone with a legal administration background (not essential) and has a sound understanding of the billing and settlement process.

• Strong communication skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong numerical literacy
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to take initiative, work to deadlines and multitask
• Strong prioritisation & time management skills
• Expertise with the MS Office suite
• Ability to work well in a team environment

Why work for us?

Slater and Gordon is a leading Australian Personal Injury law firm. Our people are passionate advocates for clients, providing a personal and caring service. For their part, our clients value an expert, tailored service from people they can depend on.

We pride ourselves on offering accessible, world class legal services to people from all backgrounds and socio-economic circumstances. We work hard to simplify the legal process for them and provide support and guidance along the way.

At Slater and Gordon you're exposed to varied and interesting work and the constant opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of everyday people.

Slater and Gordon employees enjoy a genuine opportunity for professional development in an environment that values and recognises high performance.

What next?

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