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Slater and Gordon Lawyers are a leading personal injury and class actions law firm dedicated to our clients: we are people caring for people. Our commitment to our team includes offering genuine work-life balance with a hybrid work environment that allows splitting time between home and the office. We recognize and reward high performance and provide outstanding employee benefits, including an extra week of annual leave, 18 weeks paid parental leave, extended service leave, and ongoing learning and professional development opportunities. Covered by our Enterprise Agreement, this position also offers additional paid service leave, a confirmed salary increase effective from 1 July, an annual wellness reimbursement, career development opportunities, and more. We are proud to be ranked in the Top 25 Attraction Firms in the Lawyers Weekly Legal Firm of Choice Survey for 2023-24. Acknowledgement of Country: Slater and Gordon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all First Nations peoples today. Diversity + Inclusion: We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and provides equal opportunities for all. S+G is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other protected attributes. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know in your application. What are we looking for? The Settlement Coordinator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of all settlement requests at the end of our clients'' matters. The role requires high accuracy and efficiency in completing billing requests to ensure exceptional client care. This is a full-time position, and we are considering applicants to work from either our Toowoomba or Melbourne locations. If you have experience in administration, customer service, or the legal field and are seeking a new challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to broaden your skills within an established company, focusing on billing and settlements to finalize legal matters, working alongside experienced lawyers and support staff. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with internal stakeholders. Managing the post-settlement client experience for personal injury claims, keeping clients informed throughout the process. Communicating with external stakeholders to ensure timely settlement payments. Accurately monitoring, calculating, and distributing settlement monies. Understanding and staying updated on changes to cost and trust regulations. Contributing to process and procedure improvements. What will you bring? This role is suitable for someone with an administrative background, though this is not essential. Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes: High accuracy and attention to detail. Strong numerical literacy and problem-solving skills. Ability to take initiative, meet deadlines, and multitask. Proficiency with MS Office suite. Strong client relationship skills. A proactive and flexible work approach, including being a team player. What next? If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Slater and Gordon. We prefer to speak with you personally and are not accepting applications through recruitment agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr