Lien Resolution Team Lead

The Ward Law Group; Argentina; Remote; ARS 83,531,000 - 167,063,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ward Law Group seeks a Lien Resolution Team Lead to supervise reductions and lien resolution specialists, handle the largest and most complex files, and own the performance metrics for recovery. You will lead negotiations, resolve Medicare and Medicaid liens, manage collateral sources, and mentor the team to maximize client recoveries while ensuring regulatory compliance.

This is a remote independent contractor role with a 40-hour workweek and no employee benefits; bilingual English/Spanish

Qualifications

• Minimum 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).
• Familiarity with Medicare Secondary Payer rules and AHCA lien processes; ERISA knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team. Supervise, train, and evaluate a team of reductions and lien resolution specialists.
• Own the numbers: track aggregate reduction percentage, dollars saved, aging, and turnaround.
• Negotiate the hard files: handle high-balance, high-complexity reductions.
• Resolve statutory and plan liens including Medicare, Medicaid, ERISA, TRICARE, VA, and collateral sources.
• Build provider relationships and partner with attorneys to inform settlement authority.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Team management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Legal case management software

Spreadsheets

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Lien Resolution Team Lead runs 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Post-settlement medical bill and liens
• Lead 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.

Remote Engagement Details

• Independent contractor remote position
• 40-hour workweek; schedule confirmed during the interview process.
• Reliable internet, a computer, and a quiet, professional workspace required.
• No employee benefits or paid time off.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 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.
• Bilingual English/Spanish, spoken and written.
• 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.

JOIN 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.

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Join an Award-Winning Personal Injury Law Firm

At The Ward Law Group , our mission is simple: Changing Lives. One Client at a Time Recognized 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 Values

• Faith – 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.