Senior Attorney, Liens (Irvine)

Wilshire Law Firm•Irvine, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of Personal Injury Liens
5+ years of experience in personal injury or healthcare lien resolution
Experience communicating and resolving medical liens with governmental insurance (Medi-Cal, Medicare, Medicaid, VA, etc.), private insurance carriers, hospitals, and healthcare providers

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical billing and insurance processes is preferred
Licensed and in good standing with the California Bar preferred, not required
Experience writing department processes and procedures preferred
Experience working in a plaintiff’s law firm is preferred

Responsibilities

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
Stay informed of lien laws, regulations, and procedures.
Assist Liens Department in answering client questions on the status of their liens and explain how lien resolutions impact their settlements.
Draft correspondence and legal research memoranda related to lien matters and maintain organized records of lien negotiations and settlements.
Work closely with litigation, settlement, accounting and liens teams to support case resolution strategies.