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Personal Injury Legal Settlement & Closing Specialist (Onsight)

The Ward Law Group, PL · Miami, NM · 4 days ago
FinanceFull-time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Bilingual (English/Spanish) Plaintiff Personal Injury Legal Settlement & Closing Specialist who has a proven track record of independently managing the settlement and reductions process from assignment through final disbursement. The ideal candidate is a skilled negotiator who understands how to maximize client recoveries while delivering an exceptional client experience. This is a high-volume, production-driven role for a professional who takes ownership, communicates confidently with clients, medical providers, insurance carriers, and lienholders, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where accountability, efficiency, and measurable results are expected. This position is 100% onsite in our Miami Lakes office.

What You'll Do

  • Settlement Reductions
    • Independently manage reductions from assignment through final resolution.
    • Negotiate hospital liens and medical provider balances.
    • Negotiate reductions with healthcare providers, lienholders, and insurance companies.
    • Apply effective negotiation strategies to maximize client recoveries.
    • Monitor reduction timelines and proactively resolve delays.
  • Settlement Closings
    • Prepare and/or review settlement statements and closing documentation.
    • Verify settlement calculations and disbursement accuracy.
    • Coordinate final settlement processing.
    • Ensure all documentation is complete before disbursement.
  • Case Management
    • Coordinate with clients, attorneys, providers, insurance carriers, and lienholders.
    • Obtain and review medical bills, records, and lien documentation.
    • Maintain complete and accurate documentation in Litify.
    • Prioritize workflow to ensure timely case progression.
  • Client Service
    • Provide proactive updates throughout the settlement process.
    • Deliver exceptional client service during the final stage of representation.
    • Resolve client questions professionally and efficiently.

Performance Expectations

  • Independently manage a high-volume reductions pipeline.
  • Negotiate hospital and provider reductions that maximize client recoveries.
  • Meet or exceed departmental KPIs.
  • Maintain efficient turnaround times.
  • Produce accurate settlement statements and disbursement documents.
  • Manage competing priorities without sacrificing quality.
  • Demonstrate accountability and ownership from intake through resolution.
  • Effectively manage backlogs while keeping cases progressing.
  • Deliver exceptional client communication and service.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a Plaintiff Personal Injury Settlement Specialist, Closing Specialist, Reductions Specialist, or similar role within a Plaintiff Personal Injury law firm.
  • Fluent in English and Spanish.
  • Experience independently negotiating:
    • Hospital liens
    • Hospital bills
    • Medical provider balances
    • Medical bills
    • Settlement reductions
  • Experience managing settlement reductions from intake through resolution.
  • Experience preparing or reviewing settlement statements.
  • Experience handling settlement disbursements.
  • Experience managing multiple active settlement files simultaneously.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday in Miami Lakes.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience using Litify.
  • Experience using Salesforce.
  • Experience working in a high-volume Plaintiff Personal Injury practice.
  • Demonstrated history of meeting or exceeding KPIs.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Company-paid Life Insurance
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Supplemental Insurance Options
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Resources

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