Liens Attorney

Wilshire Law Firm is a distinguished, award-winning legal practice with over 18 years of experience, specializing in Personal Injury, Employee Rights, and Consumer Class Action lawsuits. We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of Excellence and Justice and are united in our commitment to achieve the best outcome for our clients.

You will work side by side on a team of dynamic, collaborative, and client-focused professionals who are committed to delivering on our founding core values: Excellence, Teamwork, and Integrity.

The Opportunity
We are looking for a skilled attorney to join our firm and play a critical role in assisting in managing our liens department, ensuring that our clients receive the maximum compensation they deserve.

Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, the attorney will be responsible for providing legal support to our Liens Department as they seek to negotiate liens arising from personal injury cases. This role requires experience with person injury liens, negotiation skills, legal research, and attention to detail to protect the firm's clients and maximize their recovery. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about client advocacy.

Accountable for

• Providing legal support for our Liens Department, which is responsible for negotiating personal injury liens including healthcare liens (such as those relating to Medicare, Medicaid, ERISA, hospital liens, private insurance and medical providers) as well as attorneys' liens.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of lien-related issues in active cases and collaborate with the Chief Compliance Officer to support the Liens Department in their mission to ensure timely resolution of liens and distribution of undisputed funds.
• Negotiations: Communicate and negotiate with attorneys representing lienholders to resolve outstanding liens, maximizing client recovery.
• Compliance: 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.
• Collaboration: Work closely with litigation, settlement, accounting and liens teams to support case resolution strategies.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing with the [State] Bar.
• 2+ years of experience in personal injury or healthcare lien resolution.
• Working knowledge of personal injury liens.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and case management software.
• Experience working in a plaintiff's law firm is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical billing and insurance processes is preferred.

Compensation

• $135,000 - $180,000 depending on experience

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

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Wilshire Law Firm celebrates being an equal employment opportunity provider to all people in accordance with all applicable laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to assist individuals with disabilities during the application process and to facilitate their performance of essential job functions throughout their employment.
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