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Closing Attorney Manager

Closing Attorney Manager

The Husband and Wife Law TeamPhoenix, AZ, US
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Job Description

Job Description

About Us :

For nearly 30 years, The Husband & Wife Law Team has set the standard in personal injury law through exceptional client service and legal results. Our mission is to thoughtfully guide people through adversity toward their best possible outcomes, driven by a passionate team and a system built to empower and evolve. We bring our community to work every day—honoring excellence, supporting local causes, and hosting meaningful events. If you're ready to make an impact alongside a collaborative, values-driven team, read on and apply today!

About the Role :

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Attorney Manager to lead the financial operations related to settlements, medical liens, reductions, and disbursements in a high-volume personal injury law firm. This role requires a licensed attorney with a strong background in financial oversight, trust accounting compliance, and direct negotiation with medical providers and lien holders.

The ideal candidate will balance legal acumen with business efficiency, overseeing the accurate distribution of settlement proceeds, ethical trust account practices, and effective written and verbal negotiations with lien holders.

What You’ll Do

  • Oversight of Disbursements & Trust Accounting

Manage and authorize disbursements of settlement funds from IOLTA and operating accounts

  • Ensure all transactions comply with state bar rules and trust accounting standards
  • Approve and oversee issuance of settlement checks to clients, providers, attorneys, and vendors
  • Direct Lien Negotiation & Resolution

    • Personally negotiate reductions with medical providers, hospitals, insurance carriers (including Medicare, Medicaid, ERISA), and third-party lien administrators

  • Manager a team of dedicated reduction specialists who negotiate reductions with medical providers, hospitals, insurance carriers (including Medicare, Medicaid, ERISA), and third-party lien administrators
  • Draft and send formal written negotiation letters and conduct verbal negotiations by phone or in person
  • Document all communications clearly and maintain accurate reduction records to support final disbursement
  • Medical Billing Review & Financial Strategy

    • Review and audit medical billing to detect unreasonable or inflated charges

  • Identify opportunities for savings to maximize client net recovery
  • Develop and maintain tracking systems for lien outcomes and negotiations
  • Accounting Department Management

    • Collaborate with internal bookkeepers and CFO to track settlement balances, liens, and payments

  • Ensure that reconciliations and reports are completed accurately and timely
  • Approve structured settlements, payment plans, and refund requests
  • Leadership & Staff Supervision

    • Supervise and mentor team members including paralegals, lien negotiators, attorneys, and accounting clerks

  • Assign tasks, conduct performance evaluations, and provide feedback on disbursement and lien negotiation strategies
  • Lead initiatives to improve workflow efficiency and turnaround time

    • What We’re Looking For

  • Juris Doctor (JD) required, active license in good standing
  • 5+ years in personal injury law, including experience in lien resolution and accounting
  • 2+ years managerial experience, preferably overseeing legal / financial operations
  • Demonstrated experience in direct negotiation (both written and verbal) with medical providers and lien holders
  • Deep knowledge of IOLTA regulations, disbursement protocols, and medical billing / lien laws
  • Proficiency in legal and financial systems

    • Things You’ve Done in the Past

  • Experience working with Medicare, Medicaid, ERISA, and hospital lien laws
  • Strong legal writing and verbal communication skills for professional negotiations
  • Prior litigation or settlement experience a plus
  • Familiarity with lien tracking tools and settlement accounting dashboards

    • Why Join Us?

    At The Husband & Wife Law Team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a mission. We’re a family-run firm with nearly 30 years of experience helping people navigate tragedy and recovery. Our work is personal, purposeful, and rooted in compassion. We’re proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work® five years in a row and a Top Workplace since 2022. But what makes us special is how we live our values every day.

    We believe in building a culture where every team member is supported, empowered, and celebrated—because that’s how we deliver the best outcomes for our clients.

    You’ll be part of a team guided by core values. These aren’t just words on a wall, they shape every decision, conversation, and client experience.

    What We Offer :

  • Competitive pay with growth potential
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Paid time off & paid family leave
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • Team appreciation events, employee discounts & much more

    • Whether you’re here to grow your career, make a difference, or be part of something bigger, we’ve built a place where you can do meaningful work and love the team you're doing it with.

    Learn more about our values, culture, and how we give back at : husbandandwifelawteam.com / join -our-team

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