Liens Negotiator Hybrid/Remote

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

West Coast Trial Lawyers

Location: California (Hybrid & Remote Opportunities Available Based on Experience and Location)
Pay Range: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour DOE
Employment Type: Full-Time

At West Coast Trial Lawyers, we do more than handle personal injury cases — we fight for people during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Our team is built on passion, purpose, culture, teamwork, and a relentless commitment to delivering exceptional results for our clients. As one of the fastest-growing personal injury law firms on the West Coast, we are continuing to expand our operations and are looking for driven, detail-oriented, and motivated professionals to join our growing Liens Department.

If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys negotiation, loves problem-solving, and takes pride in helping maximize client recoveries, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are currently seeking an experienced and highly motivated Lien Negotiator to join our team. This role is critical in helping our clients receive the best possible settlement outcomes by negotiating and resolving medical liens, balances, and claims efficiently and professionally.

Our ideal candidate is someone who understands the urgency and importance of client service, can communicate confidently with providers and insurance representatives, and takes ownership of their work from beginning to end.

Why Join West Coast Trial Lawyers?

At West Coast Trial Lawyers, we believe our people are the reason for our success. We invest heavily into culture, leadership, growth, and professional development. We are building a team of individuals who want more than just a job — we are looking for professionals who want a career with purpose and long-term opportunity.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly compensation ($20.00 – $25.00 per hour DOE)
• Hybrid and remote opportunities based on experience and geographic location
• Career advancement and internal growth opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Fast-paced and exciting legal environment
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced legal professionals
• Ongoing training and development
• Culture-driven organization focused on teamwork and success
• Opportunity to make a real impact on clients’ lives daily

Position Summary

The Lien Negotiator is responsible for handling the negotiation, reduction, verification, and resolution of medical liens, balances, and related settlement obligations connected to personal injury cases. This role requires strong negotiation abilities, organization, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple files simultaneously in a high-volume environment.

The ideal candidate will work closely with attorneys, case managers, providers, insurance carriers, and clients to ensure timely and favorable lien resolutions while maximizing client recovery.

This position plays a vital role in the final stages of the client experience and requires professionalism, urgency, accuracy, and compassion.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and negotiate medical liens, balances, and claims related to personal injury matters
• Communicate with medical providers, hospitals, chiropractors, surgical centers, health insurance carriers, Medi-Cal, Medicare, Medicaid, and other lien holders regarding reductions and settlements
• Work directly with attorneys and legal staff to maximize client settlement recoveries
• Verify outstanding balances, treatment costs, and lien documentation
• Prepare settlement breakdowns and lien resolution summaries
• Maintain detailed and organized records of all negotiations and communications
• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely follow-up with providers and lien representatives
• Handle high-volume files while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Review billing discrepancies and identify opportunities for reductions or corrections
• Communicate professionally and effectively with clients regarding lien statuses when necessary
• Assist with issuance and coordination of provider payments and settlement disbursements
• Collaborate with pre-litigation teams, case managers, and accounting departments to ensure smooth case resolution
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
• Work efficiently within a paperless and technology-driven legal environment

Requirements:

• Prior experience in personal injury lien negotiation preferred
• Experience handling medical liens, provider negotiations, or settlement reductions strongly preferred
• Understanding of personal injury settlement processes
• Familiarity with Medi-Cal, Medicare, Medicaid, ERISA, and health insurance lien resolution is a plus
• Experience in a law firm or legal environment preferred
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus but not required
• Experience working within Filevine or similar case management systems is a plus

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven
• Strong customer service mindset
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Professional demeanor and positive attitude
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Comfortable working with technology and cloud-based systems
• Ability to prioritize and manage a high-volume workload efficiently

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

The most successful individuals in this role are motivated, resilient, organized, and understand the importance of client advocacy. They know how to balance urgency with professionalism and understand that every dollar negotiated can make a meaningful difference in a client’s life.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys negotiation, legal operations, client advocacy, and being part of a winning team culture.

Join Our Team

If you are looking for an opportunity where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions are recognized, we encourage you to apply today.At West Coast Trial Lawyers, we are building something special — and we are looking for great people to grow with us.

Apply today and become part of a team that is passionate about helping people and delivering results.