Settlement Paralegal

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP

. Manage the final stage of clients' personal injury cases .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeAlbuquerque • New Mexico • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $49,940 - $64,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing personal injury settlements, including lien negotiation and subrogation, while ensuring accurate and timely disbursement of funds. Possesses strong organizational skills and attention to detail, essential for maintaining compliance and effective communication with clients and team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Personal Injury Settlement ExperienceLien NegotiationSubrogation ExpertiseSettlement Distribution Materials CreationCase Management Software Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Settlement Fund ManagementNegotiation SkillsBasic ArithmeticSubrogation VerificationMedicare/Medicaid Claims Handling

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsVerbal CommunicationEmotional IntelligenceTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Case Management SoftwareMedicare Portal

Industry Keywords

Personal InjurySettlement DistributionInsurance ReimbursementMedical Bill BalancesProvider Reimbursements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the final stage of clients' personal injury cases
Ensure settlement funds are accounted for, negotiated down where possible, and disbursed accurately and on time
Provide clients with detailed disbursement of settlement funds
Negotiate insurance and provider reimbursements to maximize clients' net compensation
Attend weekly firm-wide huddles and daily team mini huddles
Attend biweekly Team Lead meetings with prepared individual metrics and goals
Enter settlement details on the Medicare portal within 24 hours of settlement
Verify subrogation ledger claims within 2 days of receiving the final ledger
Attempt partial or full distribution of settlement funds within 5 days of receiving the settlement check
Complete final disbursement of TRU cases within 60–90 days
Complete at least 7 settlement distributions every two weeks
Keep overdue tasks below 30
Draft, update, and finalize settlement distribution packets within 3 days of receiving a Settlement Note email
Contact adjusters by phone, email, and correspondence to follow up on ledgers and reductions
Verify subrogation, lien, and medical bill balances
Negotiate health insurance, med pay subrogation claims, and liens
Update status comments in settled cases
Report directly to the Settlement Department Team Lead and secondarily to the Settlement Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of direct personal injury settlement experience, including lien negotiation, subrogation, and Medicare/Medicaid claims
Demonstrated experience creating settlement distribution materials/packets
Deep understanding of subrogation
Basic level arithmetic
High organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks regularly
Strong attention to detail
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Vigorous verbal negotiation skills
Professional attire and demeanor
Extensive knowledge of case management software
Emotional intelligence
Team player
Ability to work during Mountain Time business hours
Ability to pass a background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full benefits package — comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Life & long-term disability insurance
401(k) plan
Generous PTO + select paid holidays
Opportunities for community outreach
Annual company goal trip
Positive, fulfilling environment focused on learning, growth, and mutual support
Consistent bonuses