Lien Resolution Team Lead

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description Join an Award-Winning Personal Injury Law FirmAt The Ward Law Group, our mission is simple:Changing Lives. One Client at a TimeRecognized as one of the Best Places to Work for consecutive years, we are committed to delivering exceptional legal representation while creating an environment where talented professionals can grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact every day.We believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-accountability culture where every team member is empowered to make informed decisions, continuously improve, and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Every role contributes directly to helping injured individuals navigate one of the most challenging times in their lives while supporting the continued growth and success of our firm.Our Core ValuesFaith– We act with integrity, honesty, and purpose in everything we do.Accountability– We take ownership of our work, our commitments, and the results we deliver.Leadership– We lead by example, inspire others, embrace continuous improvement, and develop high-performing teams.Loyalty– We build lasting relationships through trust, respect, and dedication to our clients, teammates, and community.Service to Our Clients– We are committed to delivering compassionate, responsive, and exceptional service that maximizes every client's opportunity for success.Service to Our Teammates– We foster a culture of collaboration, respect, support, and shared success where every team member has the opportunity to grow and thrive.Service to Our Community– We believe in making a positive impact beyond the workplace by serving and strengthening the communities where we live and work.If you are passionate about helping injured clients, thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, and are committed to delivering exceptional client service while continuously growing your career, we invite you to join The Ward Law Group and help us change lives—one client at a time.Job Description POSITION OVERVIEWThe Lien Resolution Team Leadruns the function that determines how much of every settlement actually reaches our clients. You will supervise a team of reductions and lien resolution specialists, personally handle the largest and most complex lien files, and own the metrics that measure our performance — aggregate reduction rate, net-to-client percentage, and time from settlement to disbursement.This is a negotiation role with a management layer on top. Every dollar your team takes off a medical balance, a hospital lien, or a health plan’s subrogation claim is a dollar that goes to an injured client instead. You will set the standard for how hard those negotiations are pushed, hold the team to it, and step in personally when a provider or plan will not move.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESPost-settlement medical bill and liensLead the team. Supervise, train, and evaluate a team of reductions and lien resolution specialists. Assign files, manage workload distribution, run regular file reviews, and develop the team’s negotiation skills.Own the numbers. Track and report aggregate reduction percentage, dollars saved, aging, and settlement-to-disbursement turnaround. Identify where the team is leaving money on the table and fix it.Negotiate the hard files. Personally handle high-balance, high-complexity, and escalated reductions where the provider or plan has refused to move at the specialist level.Resolve statutory and plan liens. Direct the resolution of Medicare conditional payments and Medicare Secondary Payer obligations, Florida Medicaid (AHCA) claims under Fla. Stat. § 409.910 including the administrative challenge process, ERISA and self-funded plan reimbursement claims, TRICARE and VA claims, and hospital and provider liens under applicable county ordinances.Manage letter of protection balances. Negotiate LOP balances with treating providers and maintain documentation consistent with Fla. Stat. § 768.0427 disclosure requirements.Apply the collateral source framework. Analyze health insurance payments, PIP benefits, and other collateral sources under Fla. Stat. § 768.76 to establish the correct reimbursement exposure before negotiating.Build provider relationships. Establish and maintain working relationships and, where appropriate, standing reduction arrangements with high-volume providers, facilities, and lien resolution vendors.Partner with the attorneys. Give trial and pre-suit attorneys accurate, timely lien exposure figures so they can evaluate settlement authority and advise clients on net recovery.Protect the client experience. Ensure clients understand their closing statement and that disbursement is accurate, documented, and prompt.Improve the process. Standardize templates, escalation paths, and negotiation playbooks; recommend and help implement case management system and workflow improvements.Maintain compliance. Ensure every file satisfies trust accounting, Florida Bar, and firm documentation requirements before funds are released.Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSMinimum of four (4) years of experience in medical lien resolution, reductions, or settlement negotiation at a personal injury firm, lien resolution company, or healthcare recovery vendor.Minimum of 5 people managed in past roles (direct or indirect reports)Demonstrated track record of negotiating meaningful reductions on medical balances and liens, with the numbers to support it.Working knowledge of Medicare Secondary Payer rules and conditional payment resolution.Working knowledge of Florida Medicaid third-party recovery and the AHCA lien process.Familiarity with ERISA plan reimbursement claims and the practical difference between self-funded and fully insured plans.Understanding of Florida PIP and the collateral source framework as it affects reimbursement exposure.Strong command of settlement math — gross to net, attorney fees and costs, pro rata allocation, and common fund and made-whole considerations.Excellent written and verbal communication; able to be firm with providers and plainspoken with clients.Proficiency with legal case management software and spreadsheets.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSBilingual English/Spanish, spoken and written.Experience at a high-volume Florida plaintiff personal injury firm.Experience negotiating with hospital systems and large provider groups in the South Florida market.Paralegal certificate, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field.Experience building or refining a reductions workflow from the ground up.Familiarity with Medicare Set-Aside considerations in third-party liability settlements.LOCATIONThis position is open to work at our office 5 days a week.Office Locations:7900NW 154th Street, Suite 101 Miami Lakes, FL 33016Position Type: Full Time (8:30 AM - 5 PM EST) Additional Information COMPENSATION & BENFITSCompetitive 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 TEAMAt 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.The Ward Law Group is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at The Ward Law Group via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from The Ward Law Group HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of The Ward Law Group. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by The Ward Law Group as a result of the referral or through other means.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.In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law.#LI-JE1