What are the responsibilities and job description for the Negotiation Paralegal position at W3Global?
Our client, a busy Long Island law firm focused on debt resolution, consumer protection, and financial-related legal services, is seeking a motivated and experienced Debt Negotiation Paralegal to support its growing practice. This individual will work closely with attorneys and clients to manage debt negotiation matters from intake through settlement. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable handling a fast-paced, high-volume caseload.
Key Responsibilities
Our client is seeking an individual with a strong work ethic, excellent follow-up skills, and the motivation to help clients achieve financial stability. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, negotiating, and working in a supportive legal environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Communication: Conduct detailed intake interviews with clients to gather facts, explain the negotiation process, outline expectations, and maintain ongoing communication throughout the matter.
- Debt Negotiation: Contact creditors and debt collectors to negotiate acceptable payment arrangements or settlements on past-due obligations.
- Case Management: Track and manage a large caseload of active negotiation matters, ensuring deadlines are met and documentation is handled properly.
- Documentation Preparation: Draft, prepare, and organize settlement agreements, negotiation correspondence, payoff requests, and related legal documents.
- Attorney Support: Work directly with attorneys to coordinate strategy, update case progress, and ensure compliance with all legal requirements.
- Follow-Through: Confirm settlement terms, track payment plans, and maintain communication with both clients and creditors until resolution is complete.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in debt negotiation, debt settlement, collections defense, or related legal negotiation work.
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to secure favorable terms on behalf of clients.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, especially when handling sensitive financial discussions.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage a demanding caseload in a deadline-driven environment.
- Strong client-service orientation and ability to maintain professionalism in difficult conversations.
- Proficiency with legal case management systems, document handling, and general office software.
- Experience working for a law firm handling consumer debt, bankruptcy, or financial-related legal matters.
- Knowledge of creditor/collection processes, standard settlement structures, and common negotiation strategies.
- Bilingual Spanish a plus (but not required).
Our client is seeking an individual with a strong work ethic, excellent follow-up skills, and the motivation to help clients achieve financial stability. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, negotiating, and working in a supportive legal environment.