Lien Negotiator (Personal Injury)

BD&J Injury Lawyers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance bonus

401K

80 hours vacation

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Supplemental insurance

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

BD&J Injury Lawyers in Los Angeles seeks a dedicated Lien Negotiator to maximize client net proceeds by negotiating medical liens and related obligations. You will review case files, contact providers and insurers, document negotiations in the case management system, and draft settlement disbursement summaries, while meeting deadlines.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years' experience in lien negotiation within a personal injury setting, is detail-oriented, capable of handling a high caseload,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience negotiating medical liens in a personal injury setting.
• Familiar with lien types: Medi-Cal, Medicare, hospital liens, private insurance, ERISA.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a high caseload.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review case files and gather all lien-related documentation
• Contact healthcare providers, insurance companies, and government agencies to negotiate reductions on outstanding liens
• Accurately document all negotiations and communications in the firm’s case management system
• Draft settlement disbursement summaries reflecting final lien amounts and client net proceeds
• Monitor deadlines and follow up diligently to ensure timely resolution of liens
• Understand and apply applicable regulations, including Medi-Cal, Medicare, ERISA, and hospital lien laws
• Identify unreasonable charges and challenge them appropriately using medical records and case facts
• Communicate with clients when necessary to explain lien resolutions and net amounts

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Bilingual – English/Spanish

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

Lien Negotiator

Based in Los Angeles, BD&J is California’s leading personal injury law firm, with over $2 billion recovered for our clients, and we are currently seeking a skilled and persistent Lien Negotiator to join the team. This role is crucial in ensuring that client settlements are maximized by successfully negotiating down medical liens and other financial obligations related to resolved cases. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable with high-volume work, and a strong communicator who can build rapport with medical providers, insurance companies, and lienholders. This is a full-time, onsite position based in our Los Angeles office.

Responsibilities Include

• Review case files and gather all lien-related documentation
• Contact healthcare providers, insurance companies, and government agencies to negotiate reductions on outstanding liens
• Accurately document all negotiations and communications in the firm’s case management system
• Draft settlement disbursement summaries reflecting final lien amounts and client net proceeds
• Monitor deadlines and follow up diligently to ensure timely resolution of liens
• Understand and apply applicable regulations, including Medi-Cal, Medicare, ERISA, and hospital lien laws
• Identify unreasonable charges and challenge them appropriately using medical records and case facts
• Communicate with clients when necessary to explain lien resolutions and net amounts

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience negotiating medical liens in a personal injury legal setting
• Familiarity with common lien types (Medi-Cal, Medicare, hospital liens, private insurance, ERISA)
• Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage a high caseload and prioritize effectively
• Experience with legal case management systems and Microsoft Office
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of medical billing and records is a plus

We Offer An Excellent Compensation Package Including

• Guaranteed Competitive pay plan
• Proficiency/performance bonus
• 401K
• 80 hours of vacation the first year of employment
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Supplemental insurance
• Opportunity for advancement

At BD&J, we have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We pride ourselves on bringing the best results to our clients and know our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees.

BD&J is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

BD&J is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer dedicated to a policy of compliance with all federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. No questions included in our application process are intended to secure information to be used for unlawful purposes.

Consistent with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.