Liens Specialist

Witherite Law Group (WLG) is a personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents. Our vision is to improve the life of each person we serve. Whether it is for our employees, our clients, or our community, WLG puts people first, provides unmatched expertise, and displays integrity in every situation.

Our attorneys and staff are committed to helping injured clients get the care and service they deserve. We take care of the complex legal work so that our clients can focus on recovery and getting their lives back. We are determined to help our clients get the settlement they deserve, and we will be by our client's side every step of the way.

This firm is a Top 100 Places to Work recipient and a National Top Workplace honoree. We are proud of these achievements and honored to be among this prestigious list of companies. Our culture is special. But you can't just take our word for it...apply today and join the WLG family.

Position Summary:

Witherite Law Group and associated companies seeks professionals who want to join a high-performing team committed to working together to accomplish our mission and uphold our values of People First, Unmatched Expertise, and Integrity Always. The Liens Specialist at Witherite Law Group plays a key role in ensuring that legal and financial obligations related to liens, subrogation, and settlements are properly addressed and resolved. This position involves reviewing legal documents, medical bills, and case files to identify liens or subrogation requirements, verifying that relevant entities (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare) have been notified, and negotiating reductions when necessary. The role also requires effective communication with attorneys, clients, and external vendors to ensure accurate documentation and compliance with lien-related laws.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze legal documents, medical bills, and records to identify lien-related obligations and requirements.
• Thoroughly examine the case file and settlement documents to ensure accuracy and identify any existing liens or subrogation.
• Conduct comprehensive checks to determine if there are any outstanding liens, subrogation or bankruptcy filings that may affect the settlement.
• Verify that relevant entities, such as Medicare, Medicaid, and/or Tricare, if applicable, have been notified of the settlement, and ensure that you have received the appropriate responses.
• Follow the attorney's instructions to review and, if necessary, dispute or negotiate reductions for any liens or subrogation associated with the case
• Use case management system to accurately document the status of liens, ensuring that all information is up to date and accessible to the appropriate parties.
• If there are specific liens that require additional verification, such as hospital liens, conduct a secondary check to ensure they have been properly addressed before finalizing the payout.
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, internal departments, external vendors, and clients to address lien-related inquiries or concerns.
• Maintain organized records of lien-related documentation and correspondence for future reference and audit purposes.
• Stay informed about changes in lien laws, regulations, and industry best practices to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Legal Studies, or related field preferred.
• Prior experience as a legal closing specialist, subrogation analyst, settlements coordinator, lien processer, or related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of lien and subrogation laws, regulations, and legal principles.
• Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant software applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Physical Requirements:

• Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions.
• Stand/Sit - Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
• Walk - This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, office machinery, etc.
• Use of hands/fingers to handle or feel - constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine/printer.
• Climbs stairs - May occasionally ascends/descends the stairs to get to other floors, cafeteria and parking area.
• Carry weight/lift - Occasionally moves supplies weighing up to 10 pounds for various presentation and event needs.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid STD (with no waiting period) and LTD Insurance
• Option to purchase additional Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

Please note that this job description is intended to outline the primary duties of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The job description is subject to change with or without prior notice, and that a reasonable accommodation may be requested to perform the essential functions of the job.

WLG and its affiliated companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

WLG and its affiliated companies participate in E-Verify. For additional information please review the E-Verify Participation Poster and Right to Work Poster from the Department of Homeland Security.

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