Deldar Legal is an award-winning personal injury law firm dedicated to obtaining the best recovery possible for each client with experienced, professional, and aggressive representation throughout California.
We are seeking a smart and determined Lien Negotiator to join our growing team. In this vital role, you will successfully negotiate post-settlement liens, including health insurance liens, hospital liens, private medical provider liens, and state and federal medical provider liens (Medi-Cal/Medicare and other governmental entities).
This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-paced law firm. It is an office-based role in our West LA location near Westwood and UCLA. Remote/hybrid is not applicable, so only candidates who are available to join us in the office will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Negotiate lien settlements
- Open health insurance claims (Medi-Cal, Medicare, Kaiser, and other private insurance carriers)
- Generate disbursement sheets
- Obtain signatures on releases and disbursement sheets
- Negotiate liens on all pre-litigation and litigation cases by reducing medical bills and liens with healthcare providers and insurance carriers
- Follow up on settlement checks not received by the office
- Keep clients informed in a timely and professional manner
- Obtain final medical balances at settlement
- Review and audit all lien-negotiated cases
- Ensure all medical bills and liens are accounted for, including health subrogation reimbursement
- Ensure all out-of-pocket costs are accounted for, including any legal funding loans
- Timely follow-ups with lien proposals to ensure files are being closed out quickly and accurately
- Effectively communicate with providers, co-workers, and clients
- Update the firm’s database promptly with accurate data
- Upload and share pertinent documents appropriately
- Build strong rapport with prospective clients
- Bring a team-oriented, friendly, and positive attitude to our LA office
Qualifications
- 3+ years of related experience
- Demonstrated understanding of the liens process and successful negotiating practices
- Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Office 365
- Superior communication skills with demonstrated ability to maintain a calm, cordial, and courteous demeanor on the phone and in all business communications
- Highly diligent and resourceful with excellent follow-up and problem-solving skills
- Proactive and results-driven with strong conflict-resolution skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks with a sense of urgency and work on multiple cases daily
- Strong work ethic, tenacious, detail-oriented, and a self-starter
- Demonstrated professionalism, diplomacy, and tact under pressure
- Work both independently and as a team member with minimal supervision
What We Offer
- $30 - $32 per hour, DOE
- Health insurance
- IRA Retirement Plan
- Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
- Year-end bonus
- Case acquisition bonus
- Paid indoor garage parking
- Inclusive, supportive, collaborative, and fun team-driven culture
- Walking distance to Westwood Village, Geffen Playhouse, UCLA/Medical Ctr, Hammer Museum, Westwood Library, and Memorial Park
- Dog-friendly office
Equal Opportunity Statement
Deldar Legal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
- Beverly Hills, CA (Required)
Work Location: In person