Negotiator

Description

 Arnold & Smith Law is built on a commitment to providing exceptional, ethical legal representation to 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. 

Requirements

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.
• Record Keeping: Clearly document notes with clear direction to ensure clarity for an subsequent agent working with a client and update and maintain records.
• Continuous Improvement: Regularly review negotiation processes and outcomes to identify areas for improvement and implement changes to enhance effectiveness.
• Additional Tasks: Perform various other tasks assigned by the direct supervisor.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field preferred but not required.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in a negotiation-focused role, preferably in a legal or corporate setting preferred but not required.
• Strong negotiation and persuasive skills
• Good math skills are important for quickly and accurately determining the availability of funds.
• Strong computer skills with experience in Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of professionalism and integrity
• Good understanding of Civil Procedure, legal terminology, and documentation
• Demonstrated ability in working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team environment

• Working Conditions: Office environment.
• Standard business hours with occasional extended hours during critical negotiation phases.