Negotiator

Arnold & Smith Law is built upon a commitment to providing exceptional and ethical legal representation to a myriad of clients nationwide regardless of disposition. Our attorneys have settled and successfully represented thousands of clients in multiple jurisdictions throughout the United States.

Job Purpose: To handle negotiations on behalf of the firm's clients, focusing on achieving favorable outcomes while maintaining high standards of legal compliance and professionalism.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Client Representation: corroborate with attorneys who represent clients in negotiations with Collection Agencies, Attorneys, and law offices, striving to achieve the most favorable terms and conditions.

• Strategy Development: Develop negotiation strategies based on client objectives, legal

circumstances, and potential outcomes.

• Communication: Serve as the main point of contact for all negotiation-related communications

between clients, opposing parties, and internal teams.

• Documentation: Prepare and review all necessary documentation related to negotiations,

ensuring accuracy and completeness.

• Case Management: Notate client management systems with timely and accurate case updates following each negotiation or relevant communication.

• Compliance and Ethics: Ensure all negotiation practices comply with legal standards and ethical guidelines.

• Collaboration: Work closely with attorneys, senior legal assistants, and other team members to prepare for negotiations, sharing insights and strategies.

• Outcome Reporting: Report negotiation outcomes to clients and internal stakeholders,

providing detailed explanations and next steps when necessary.

• Workload Management: Maintain daily workload to meet daily, weekly, and monthly goals to effectively manage the pipeline of accounts.

• Financial Calculations: Review the Client’s available funding for settlement negotiations.

• Client Assessment: Review hardship and budget specifics related to clients’ circumstances.

• Document Management: Gather and submit required documents for approval and payment of settlements and fees.

• Deadline Management: Ensure all legal deadlines are met and pleadings are filed timely.

• Trend Monitoring: Monitor and identify trends relating to the movement of accounts through the collections process.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week, Monday – Friday, 8 am to 5:00 pm

Benefits:

• Paid Parking

• 401(k) matching

• Dental Insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

• Sick time off