Network Development Manager – Referral Attorney Tier

Job Summary

LegalShield’s Referral Attorney network enables us to support members nationwide and handle legal matters beyond the scope of our Provider Firms. With thousands of attorneys covering conflicts of interest and niche specialties, this network is essential to our mission.

The Network Development Manager for Referral Attorney Tier will grow and elevate this network. The Network Development Manager will identify, vet, onboard, and build relationships with high-quality attorneys—helping top performers advance to Provider Firm status, as appropriate.

This role blends business development, compliance, and relationship management. Using data, you'll target gaps in coverage, recruit aligned attorneys, ensure they meet credentialing standards, and support their success.

If you enjoy building networks, solving operational challenges, and working with attorneys passionate about accessible legal services, this position offers meaningful impact and autonomy.

What makes this role unique is its mix of strategy and human connection. The Network Development Manager will recruit forward-thinking attorneys who embrace technology and efficiency, streamline credentialing processes through automation, and create scalable systems that support LegalShield’s growth.

LegalShield has spent 50 years advancing one mission: democratizing legal services. As we modernize and expand, we’re looking for someone who’s resourceful, thrives in ambiguity, improves processes, and acts decisively. If you’re driven to make legal access easier for millions, we’d love to talk.

Responsibilities

Performance Outcomes

Strategic Network Recruitment

• Actively search for and recruit new, forward-thinking attorneys to expand the Referral Network, particularly targeting geographical areas and practice areas where shortages exist
• Identify attorneys outside the existing network through events, legal trade groups, your network, or using external tools like Google, Justia, and State Bar directories
• Develop strategies to recruit mission-aligned attorneys willing to push the envelope on efficiency and technology (e.g., AI automation)
• Communicate the benefits of joining the network
  
  

Referral Network Development Pipeline

• Cultivate relationships with existing referral attorneys, using data and performance metrics to identify potential candidates for promotion to Provider Firm status
• Run reports to analyze referral attorney activity, including the types and volume of cases they handle, leveraging data points like NPS and Member Satisfaction (MSAT)
• Create a clear pathway and advocate for high-performing referral attorneys to transition into Provider Firms
  
  

Attorney Quality And Customer Experience (Process Development/Modernization)

• Formalize and modernize credentialing standards and processes to ensure consistent professional competence across the network
• Develop measurable customer-service and responsiveness benchmarks, or enhance those already in use (mostly NPS) to drive a high-quality client experience
• Work closely with the manager of training and communication to develop and roll out training programs to strengthen “bedside-manner” skills - communication, empathy, clarity, and trust-building
• Drive and measure adoption of training across the Referral Attorney network
• Integrate and unify credentialing, service processes, and interpersonal excellence into a scalable, repeatable model
  
  

Referral Attorney Onboarding and Referrals Administration

• Own the process of onboarding new Referral Firms
• Upon successful onboarding, support and champion the new Referral Attorney to help them succeed in the LegalShield referral network
• Own the referral process internally at LegalShield, ensuring smooth handoffs between referral attorneys and Provider Firms, quality service delivery, and general member satisfaction
  
  

Referral Process Development and Improvement

• Participate in and, as appropriate, drive build vs buy decisions related to referral processes and technologies
• Work closely with the VP of Lawyer Services to scope, on-board, and see successful implementation of referral processes in-house at LegalShield
• Work closely with VP of Lawyer Services and others internally (e.g. legal and product) to integrate Referral Attorneys into any new business processes or entities as LegalShield explores new delivery models
• Serve as primary owner/administrator of referral management tools
• Monitor tool performance, user adoption, and identify opportunities for enhancement
  
  

Education, Knowledge, and Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Communications, Legal Studies, or a related field is required.
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Business, Organizational Leadership, or a related discipline is preferred.
• 8-12 years of experience in recruitment, relationship management, or business development, preferably within the legal sector
• Strong analytical skills for leveraging data (NPS, utilization, geography) to identify network gaps and opportunities
• Familiarity with the processes and tools used for attorney compliance, licensing verification, and credentialing (e.g., using state bar websites, legal communities, etc.)
• Ability to conduct outreach and negotiate relationships with firms ranging in size from solos to larger firms
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail for managing compliance processes
• Comfort working independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Process improvement experience - demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions
  
  

Preferred

• Background in legal operations, law firm recruiting, or professional services talent acquisition
• Understanding of legal ethics, professional responsibility, and malpractice insurance requirements
• Experience with CRM or case management systems
• Knowledge of geographic coverage gaps in legal services delivery
• Familiarity with data analysis tools (Tableau, Excel, NPS platforms)
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Relationship builder - you genuinely enjoy connecting with people and building trust
• Data-curious - you like using metrics to spot patterns and opportunities
• Mission-driven - you're excited about expanding access to legal services
• Resourceful - you know how to find attorneys in hard-to-reach markets
• Persuasive communicator - you can articulate value propositions effectively
• Comfortable with ambiguity - you can work through unclear situations and create structure where none exists
• Builder mentality - you see broken processes and want to fix them
  
  

FLSA Status

Exempt

Physical Requirements/ Work Environment

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of these an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information

Location:

Remote Job Posting

Department

9172 Provider and Member Resolution

Time Type

Full time

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

PPLSI conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any concerns, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any concerns or otherwise oppose discrimination.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Human Resources at: humanresources@legalshieldcorp.com.