About this role
This role is responsible for managing and developing a team while overseeing departmental operations, improving performance, and ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant settlement reductions.
Responsibilities
Oversee daily department operations, workflow, and productivity to ensure timely case resolution.Review and assist with complex hospital, medical provider, and lien negotiations.Monitor departmental performance, quality, and turnaround times while implementing process improvements.Collaborate with attorneys and firm leadership to resolve escalated matters and improve operational performance.Review settlement documentation for accuracy and ensure compliance with firm policies, attorney direction, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.Recruit, train, and conduct performance evaluations for team members. Minimum 5 years of recent experience handling medical lien reductions, hospital negotiations, and settlement support within a Plaintiff Personal Injury law firm.Minimum 3 years of experience leading or managing a team of legal professionals in a Plaintiff Personal Injury law firm.Demonstrated success managing departmental performance through productivity, quality, or turnaround time metrics in a high-volume environment.Bilingual in English and Spanish.Experience using Litify (Salesforce) or a comparable legal case management system. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Competitive salary commensurate with experienceProfessional development and continuing education supportCollaborative, growth-oriented team environmentMedical, dental & visionHospital plans401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Company paid short and long-term disabilityHealth & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)Employee Assistance ProgramTuition AssistancePaid time off and paid holidaysJOIN OUR TEAM
At The Ward Law Group, every role contributes to changing lives.
If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your litigation career, maximize client recoveries, and work alongside a high-performing legal team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of a team committed to excellence, accountability, and changing lives—one client at a time.
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At The Ward Law Group, we recognize our people are our strength. We are an equal opportunity (M/F/Disability/Veterans) and consider all applications without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law. We value our people, their varying perspectives and are committed to fostering an environment where they can bring their whole selves to work.
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