[Hiring] Settlement Paralegal @Parnall Law

Role Description

Join a Team That's Fighting for New Mexico. Parnall Law Firm isn't just one of the largest personal injury firms in New Mexico — we're a team of passionate advocates dedicated to standing up for clients when they need it most. We're hiring an experienced and detail-driven Settlement Paralegal to manage the final, critical stage of our clients' cases — ensuring every dollar of their settlement is accounted for, negotiated down where possible, and disbursed accurately and on time.

What You'll Do

• Attend weekly firm-wide huddle every Monday morning at 8:00 am
• Attend daily team mini huddle Tuesday through Friday at 8:00 am
• Attend biweekly meeting with Team Lead to go over individual metrics and create a biweekly goal, fully prepared with supporting data
• Enter settlement details on the Medicare portal for all settled cases within 24 hours of settlement
• Verify that all claims on the subrogation ledgers of claims paid are related, within 2 days of receipt of the final ledger, once the claim is settled
• Attempt partial or full distribution of all settlement funds within 5 days of receipt of the settlement check
• Complete final disbursement of TRU cases within 60-90 days
• Complete a minimum of 7 settlement distributions (a combination of full/partials) every two weeks
• Ensure overdue tasks never exceed 30
• Draft, update and finalize settlement distribution packet within 3 days of receiving a Settlement Note email

Qualifications

• 2+ years of direct personal injury settlement experience, including lien negotiation, subrogation, and Medicare/Medicaid claims
• Demonstrated experience creating settlement distribution materials/packets
• A deep understanding of subrogation, basic level arithmetic, high organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks regularly
• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional communication skills, verbal and written
• Organized, focused, and attentive
• 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

Requirements

• Applicants must submit a resume showing their complete work history since graduation, with employer names and dates for each role
• Partial work histories will delay your candidacy

Benefits

• $49,940–$64,500 per year (base + consistent bonuses)
• 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
• A positive, fulfilling environment

Location

• In-office work required for those residing in Albuquerque, NM and surrounding areas
• Remote available for those living outside specified metro areas

Reporting Relationship

• Reports directly to Settlement Department Team Lead
• Secondary reporting to Settlement Director

Parnall Law Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer.