Senior Attorney, Liens (Irvine)

Senior Attorney, Liens (Irvine)

Wilshire Law Firm is a distinguished, award-winning legal practice with over 18 years of experience, specializing in Personal Injury, Employee Rights, and Consumer Class Action lawsuits. We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of Excellence and Justice and are united in our commitment to achieve the best outcome for our clients.

You will work side by side on a team of dynamic, collaborative, and client-focused professionals who are committed to delivering on our founding core values: Excellence, Teamwork, and Integrity. 

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Attorney with experience in personal injury, medical case management, liens, and subrogation to help maximize client recoveries after settlement. In this role, you will leverage your legal expertise and negotiation skills to resolve liens, protect client interests, and ensure the accurate and efficient processing of distribution agreements.

This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned attorney who enjoys strategic negotiation, client advocacy, and problem-solving—without the demands of active litigation.

Accountable for

• Providing operational leadership and guidance to Liens Negotiators and Assistants to maximize productivity and accurate and timely processing of client distribution agreements
• Bring a thorough understanding of Liens-related issues and the ability to communicate and negotiate with doctors, medical providers, including Medicare, Medicaid, ERISA, hospitals, etc.
• Ability to provide training and guidance to staff as they negotiate and document personal injury and attorneys’ Liens
• Communicating and negotiating with attorneys representing lienholders to resolve outstanding liens, maximizing client recovery
• Compliance: Stay informed of lien laws, regulations, and procedures. 
• Client Communication: Assist Liens Department in answering client questions on the status of their liens and explain how lien resolutions impact their settlements. 
• Documentation: Draft correspondence and legal research memoranda related to lien matters and maintain organized records of lien negotiations and settlements. 
• Collaboration: Work closely with litigation, settlement, accounting and liens teams to support case resolution strategies. 

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Personal Injury Liens
• 5+ years of experience in personal injury or healthcare lien resolution
• Knowledge of medical billing and insurance processes is preferred
• Licensed and in good standing with the California Bar preferred, not required
• Experience communicating and resolving medical liens with governmental insurance (Medi-Cal, Medicare, Medicaid, VA, etc.), private insurance carriers, hospitals, and healthcare providers
• Experience writing department processes and procedures preferred
• Experience working in a plaintiff’s law firm is preferred

Compensation

• $175,000 - $250,000k annually depending on experience

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Team outings and sponsored events
• Employee referral bonus program
• Firm-paid Medical HMO with affordable upgrades
• Low-cost Dental and Vision plans
• Firm-paid Life and AD&D insurance
• 401k
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Pet Insurance

 

Salary

• $175,000 - $250,000,000/year