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Bilingual (English/Spanish) Plaintiff Personal Injury Reduction Team Lead (Miami Lakes, FL)

The Ward Law Group, PL · Miami Lakes, FL · 3 days ago
EducationFull-time

Position Overview

The Reductions Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day performance of the Reductions team, ensuring efficient, accurate, and timely handling of post-settlement reductions. This role serves as a frontline leader, combining hands-on operational expertise with team coaching and KPI accountability. The Team Lead plays a critical role in driving case turnaround times, negotiation quality, and client satisfaction, while reinforcing firm standards, workflows, and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and support a team of Reductions Specialists to meet daily and monthly performance goals.

  • Provide real-time coaching, feedback, and performance guidance based on KPIs and case reviews.

  • Conduct regular team huddles and one-on-ones to reinforce accountability and address challenges.

  • Aid in onboarding and training new team members on reductions processes and best practices.

  • Monitor team performance metrics including case volume, turnaround times, negotiation outcomes, and closing timelines.

  • Identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions or escalate trends to management.

  • Ensure adherence to firm-wide service standards (e.g., timely submission of reductions, follow-ups, and case progression).

  • Support workload balancing to maintain productivity and efficiency across the team.

  • Oversee the reductions workflow from assignment through settlement completion.

  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of case documentation, negotiation logs, and financial records.

  • Review complex or escalated files and provide guidance on negotiation strategy.

  • Reinforce adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and compliance requirements.

  • Identify workflow inefficiencies and recommend process improvements to management.

  • Partner with Intake, Medical Management, and Senior Case Management teams to ensure smooth case handoffs.

  • Support implementation of workflow enhancements, automation, and quality control measures.

  • Ensure clients receive timely updates and clear explanations of settlement and reduction outcomes.

  • Maintain high standards of professionalism, empathy, and communication.

  • Monitor quality of client interactions and documentation for consistency and accuracy.

Qualifications

  • 3–5+ years of experience in personal injury law, reductions, or a high-volume legal/financial operations environment.

  • Proven experience owning the full reductions lifecycle (from assignment through settlement closure).

  • Strong experience negotiating medical bills, liens, and provider balances.

  • Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, or lead team members (formal or informal leadership).

  • Experience working in a KPI-driven, performance-based environment.

  • Proficiency in Litify (Salesforce), Excel, and case management systems.

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.

  • Ability to work on-site in Miami Lakes in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

  • Prior experience as a Team Lead, POD Leader, or Supervisor in a personal injury or legal operations setting.

  • Experience managing team KPIs, dashboards, or performance reporting.

  • Experience training, onboarding, or developing team members.

  • Experience reviewing or preparing settlement closing statements.

  • Knowledge of PIP verification, provider reconciliation, and balance auditing.

  • Experience collaborating cross-functionally with multiple production teams.

  • Exposure to process improvement, SOP development, or workflow optimization.

Key Competencies

  • Coaching & Accountability: Drives team performance through consistent feedback and follow-up.

  • KPI & Data-Driven Mindset: Uses metrics to identify trends and improve outcomes.

  • Negotiation Expertise: Provides guidance on complex reductions and escalations.

  • Quality Control: Ensures accuracy in documentation, balances, and settlement processes.

  • Process-Oriented Thinking: Reinforces SOPs and identifies workflow improvements.

  • Client-Centric Approach: Maintains high standards of service and communication.

  • Collaboration: Works effectively across departments to ensure seamless case flow.

  • Execution Focus: Leads by example and supports the team during high-volume periods.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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