Overview
Legal Assistant – Settled Cases Jobs in Austin, TX at Zinda Law Group, PLLC
Our firm is built on speed, precision, and results—and that doesn’t stop when a case settles. The final stage of every case is where trust is earned, clients are paid, and revenue is realized.
We’re looking for a Settlement & Subrogation Clerk—someone who thrives on accuracy, moves quickly, and takes full ownership of the disbursement process. This is a high-impact role responsible for turning settlements into fast, clean, and compliant payouts.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and finalize settlement statements, including attorney fees, costs, liens, and client net recovery.
- Request, track, and resolve medical liens and subrogation claims.
- Communicate with medical providers, insurers, and lienholders to obtain accurate payoff amounts.
- Coordinate and execute client disbursements, ensuring all funds are properly allocated.
- Confirm settlement funds are received and cleared prior to payment.
- Partner with accounting/trust teams to process payments to clients and third parties.
- Clearly explain settlement breakdowns to clients in a professional and understandable manner.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready documentation for every file.
- Close out cases once all payments and documentation are finalized.
What We’re Looking For
- A detail-obsessed operator with zero tolerance for financial errors.
- Strong ability to manage multiple files and deadlines in a high-volume environment.
- Clear communicator who can confidently work with clients, providers, and internal teams.
- High ownership mentality—you take responsibility for getting cases closed cleanly and correctly.
- Process-driven mindset with the ability to execute quickly and consistently.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in one of the following:
- Personal injury law firm (settlements, case management, or disbursements)
- Lien resolution / subrogation
- Insurance claims (bodily injury or similar)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling financial information.
- Proven ability to manage high-volume workloads and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience preparing settlement statements.
- Familiarity with medical liens and subrogation processes.
- Experience working with trust accounting or legal financial workflows.
- Background in a high-volume personal injury firm.
Why this role?
- Direct impact on firm revenue and cash flow—your work ensures cases close and funds are collected
- High ownership role managing the final and most critical stage of the case lifecycle
- Fast-paced, execution-focused environment with clear expectations
- Opportunity to work closely with legal and finance teams
- Be part of a team that values accuracy, speed, and accountability
Compensation & Work Environment
- Competitive base salary ($65,000 – $85,000, depending on experience)
- Performance-based bonus tied to accuracy, speed, and volume
- Full benefits package (health, PTO, etc.)
- Hybrid work environment (in-office onboarding with flexibility after ramp-up)
- Collaborative, high-performance team culture
What Success Looks Like
- Settlements are disbursed quickly (typically within 10–20 days)
- Settlement statements are consistently 100% accurate
- All liens are resolved prior to payment
- Files are closed cleanly with complete documentation
- Attorneys and paralegals are not pulled into disbursement issues
Title: Legal Assistant – Settled Cases
Company: Zinda Law Group, PLLC
Location: Austin, TX
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