PLRP Lien Specialist

Ultipro; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

ARCHER Systems in Austin seeks a Lien Specialist to resolve complex healthcare liens through advanced data analysis and legal interpretation. You will work with SQL, Excel, and ARCHER’s database to analyze multisource datasets, identify risks, and guide lien strategy while meeting tight deadlines.

The role requires strong communication, independent judgment, and the ability to collaborate across departments to improve processes and standards.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in business operations, legal administration, claims operations, or related roles.
• 2-3 years of experience using Microsoft Excel.
• 1-2 years of experience using SQL.
• Comfortable with SQL and basic Python for data manipulation or automation.
• Excellent communication with legal, technical, and client stakeholders.
• Strong analytical mindset and data-driven problem solving.
• Undergraduate degree in Business, Operations, Legal Studies, Finance, Technology, or related field.
• 1-2 years’ experience in mass tort administration, healthcare lien resolution, class action settlement administration, or related legal services.

Responsibilities

• Upload and extract large datasets using proprietary tools and evaluate complex lien issues.
• Maintain accurate digital client files and organize case progress.
• Ensure outputs meet accuracy, documentation, and regulatory standards.
• Audit medical claims itemizations and advise on resolution pathways.
• Provide consultative analysis to influence operational decisions and lien strategies.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and act as primary contact within ARCHER.

Skills

Data analytics

Legal Research

Critical thinking

Self-Starter

Team Player

Detail Oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

Job description

The PLRP (Private Lien Resolution Program) Lien Specialist at ARCHER is a highly analytical role responsible for resolving complex healthcare liens through advanced data analysis, legal interpretation, and independent judgment. The position requires knowledge of tools such as SQL, Excel, MS Access, and ARCHER’s custom database to analyze large, multisource datasets, identify systemic risks and trends, and deliver accurate, time-sensitive results that impact lien strategy and compliance at scale. Serving as subject matter experts, PLRP Lien Specialists collaborate cross functionally, influence internal policies and software enhancements, and guide external partners toward ARCHER’s preferred data and operational standards. Strong communication skills and flexibility to meet critical deadlines are essential to the role’s success.

Location: Austin

Job Responsibilities:

• Upload and extract large datasets leveraging proprietary tools. Evaluate complex or non ‑ standard lien issues by analyzing discrepancies, assessing regulatory or compliance risk, identifying root causes, and recommending appropriate resolution or corrective actions, escalating issues when required.
• Maintain accurate digital client files, organize case progress, and create data files for transfer with PLRP agencies.
• Ensure analytical outputs meet established accuracy, documentation, and regulatory compliance standards while addressing exceptions through due diligence and critical thinking.
• Audit medical claims itemizations, investigate discrepancies using analytical reasoning, problem ‑ solving skills, audit tools, and advise stakeholders on appropriate resolution pathways.
• Provide consultative analysis and recommendations that materially influence operational decisions, workflow prioritization, and client ‑ specific lien strategies
• Ability build strong lasting relationships with key stakeholders, acting as their primary point of contact and advocate within ARCHER Systems.
• Proactively manage external and internal stakeholder expectations, ensuring service delivery and satisfaction through clear communication and timely responses.
• Support time ‑ sensitive deliverables and peak workloads by independently prioritizing analytical work based on business impact and risk.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 1-2 years of experience in business operations, legal administration, claims operations, or related roles.
• 2-3 years of experience using Microsoft Excel.
• Strong proficiency in the Microsoft Suite, particularly with Excel for data analysis.
• 1-2 years of experience using SQL.
• Comfortable with SQL and basic Python for data manipulation or automation.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with legal, technical, and client stakeholders.
• Strong analytical mindset and data driven approach to problem solving.
• Ability to apply critical thinking and negotiation skills
• Undergraduate degree in Business, Operations, Legal Studies, Finance, Technology, or related discipline. Demonstrated workplace effectiveness in these fields taken into consideration in lieu of degree.
• 1-2 years’ experience in mass tort administration, healthcare lien resolution, class action settlement administration, or related legal services.
• Experience with Jira or similar workflow/project management systems
• Familiarity with technology enabled service delivery.
• 401(K) retirement plans with matching contributions.
• Dental and vision insurance plans.
• Parental leave to support work-life balance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

ABOUT ARCHER

ARCHER Systems is a leading technology-enabled legal services company that provides pre-settlement and post-settlement administration services for a single event, mass tort, and class action cases with the goal of helping claimants access their settlement proceeds more efficiently and quickly. The company plans to continue leveraging technology and top-tier talent to enhance customer service and offer new product lines and services.

ARCHER’s core offering is post-settlement Healthcare Lien Resolution Administration and QSF (Qualified Settlement Fund) Administration and payments processing for multi-claimant (mass tort and class action) litigation. Other services include claims administration, single event lien resolution, probate, and bankruptcy coordination, release administration, medical records review, plaintiff fact sheet, and other intake/census preparation and management. ARCHER enables law firms to focus on their litigation while ensuring that critical pre-settlement and post-settlement administration documents, services, business analytics, and reporting are handled efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Microsoft Excel

Intermediate

Legal Research

Intermediate

Data analytics

Intermediate

Intermediate

Excel

Intermediate

Critical thinking

Some Knowledge

SQL

Some Knowledge

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field.

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