Senior Attorney, Liens (Torrance)

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Attorney with experience in personal injury, medical case management, liens, and subrogation to help maximize client recoveries after settlement.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and guidance to Liens Negotiators and Assistants to maximize productivity and accurate and timely processing of client distribution agreements
• Bring a thorough understanding of Liens-related issues and the ability to communicate and negotiate with doctors, medical providers, including Medicare, Medicaid, ERISA, hospitals, etc.
• Ability to provide training and guidance to staff as they negotiate and document personal injury and attorneys’ Liens
• Communicate and negotiate with attorneys representing lienholders to resolve outstanding liens, maximizing client recovery
• Stay informed of lien laws, regulations, and procedures
• Client Communication: Assist Liens Department in answering client questions on the status of their liens and explain how lien resolutions impact their settlements
• Documentation: Draft correspondence and legal research memoranda related to lien matters and maintain organized records of lien negotiations and settlements
• Collaborate with litigation, settlement, accounting and liens teams to support case resolution strategies

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Personal Injury Liens
• 5+ years of experience in personal injury or healthcare lien resolution
• Knowledge of medical billing and insurance processes is preferred
• Licensed and in good standing with the California Bar preferred, not required
• Experience communicating and resolving medical liens with governmental insurance (Medi-Cal, Medicare, Medicaid, VA, etc.), private insurance carriers, hospitals, and healthcare providers
• Experience writing department processes and procedures preferred
• Experience working in a plaintiff’s law firm is preferred

Pay

$175,000 - $250,000k annually depending on experience

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Team outings and sponsored events
• Employee referral bonus program
• Firm-paid Medical HMO with affordable upgrades
• Low-cost Dental and Vision plans
• Firm-paid Life and AD&D insurance
• 401k
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Pet Insurance