Negotiate with opposing counsel, carriers, and other stakeholders to pursue favorable and practical resolutions.
Draft or review settlement agreements, releases, stipulations, fee documents, and supporting submissions for accuracy and consistency.
Coordinate Section 8(i) settlement packages and related requirements, including necessary forms, signatures, supporting records, and approval submissions.
Identify missing documents, calculation discrepancies, Medicare-related issues, or language that could delay approval or adversely affect the client.
Track matters from mediation or agreement in principle through execution, submission, approval, payment, fee receipt, and case closure.
Respond promptly to returned or deficient settlement packages and coordinate corrections with the appropriate team members.
Maintain clear status documentation and communicate delays, approvals, payment issues, and next steps to clients and internal stakeholders.
Collaborate with litigation attorneys to ensure settlement positions reflect the complete evidentiary and procedural record.
Use firm-approved workflows to improve settlement throughput while personally verifying all material terms, calculations, filings, and client communications.
Active bar admission and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Strong negotiation, legal analysis, drafting, document review, and client-counseling skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage a large volume of matters, follow-ups, and detailed documentation.
Exceptional accuracy with settlement terms, calculations, deadlines, and execution requirements.
High integrity, discretion, reliability, and commitment to client service.
Ability to work independently and communicate consistently in a fully remote environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with DBA, NAFI, Longshore Act, workers’ compensation, administrative claims, personal injury settlements, or structured resolution work.
Experience preparing or reviewing Section 8(i) settlements and related approval packages.
Experience with mediation, settlement conferences, carrier negotiations, and post-settlement payment follow-up.
Experience working with Medicare-related settlement considerations and electronic case management systems.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: $150,000–$200,000.
Fully remote, full-time position.
Generous paid time off grows with tenure.
Unused PTO may carry forward when permitted.
Twelve paid holidays.
Approved professional development expenses receive firm funding.
Benefits are subject to eligibility, applicable law, and the current handbook and plan documents.
Location
Remote (fully remote position).
Attorneys are expected to be available during standard business hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday.
Hiring Process
Candidates complete a brief technology-enabled assessment addressing communication, judgment, problem-solving, and alignment.
The assessment is reviewed by the hiring team and is one component of the overall evaluation.
Technology supports the process and does not replace human review or final decision-making.
Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
Equal Opportunity
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.