Legal Negotiator

DK Law - Injury, Accident, and More; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance after 60 days

401(k) with 3% match

Unlimited PTO after 90 days

On-site gym

Career development

Collaborative team

Job summary

DK Law - Injury, Accident, and More in Costa Mesa seeks a Legal Negotiator to lead a team in pre-litigation, focusing on high-stakes settlement demands and persuasive negotiation.

You will work with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to maximize client recoveries, manage case status, and keep clients informed throughout the process. This is a full-time, in-office role offering strong benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Personal Injury Law.
• Experience negotiating high value cases ($250k+).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe.

Responsibilities

• Lead settlement negotiations with insurers and defense firms to maximize client recoveries.
• Review demands to identify damages, issues, and liability.
• Develop negotiation strategies and tactics for optimal settlements.
• Communicate with adjusters, counsel, and stakeholders to negotiate settlements.
• Maintain detailed records of negotiations including correspondence, calls, and meetings.
• Monitor case status and ensure timely communication with clients.
• Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff for seamless negotiation processes.
• Keep written and verbal records with clients.
• Ensure all dates are tracked in the calendar.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Personal Injury Law

Negotiation

Written communication

Verbal communication

MS Office/Adobe

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

We are searching for a Legal Negotiator to lead a team and tackle big cases in pre-litigation. As our Legal Demand Negotiator & Demand Writer, you will spearhead high-stakes settlement demands and negotiations, transforming complex injury cases into compelling financial recoveries. This role requires equal parts legal strategist, persuasive writer, and tenacious negotiator.

What You Will Do

• Conduct settlement negotiations with insurance companies and defense firms to resolve personal injury claims, focusing on maximizing recoveries for our clients.
• Review and analyze demands to identify key issues, damages, and liability, ensuring a thorough understanding of each case and client.
• Develop negotiation strategies and tactics to achieve optimal settlements, considering factors such as policy limits, coverage issues, and defense firm positions.
• Effectively communicate with insurance company adjusters, defense counsel, and other stakeholders to negotiate settlements, resolve issues, and address concerns.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all negotiations, including correspondence, phone calls, and meetings.
• Monitor and update case status, ensuring timely and efficient resolution of claims, and timely consistent client communication.
• Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, case managers and other support staff to ensure seamless coordination and effective communication throughout the negotiation process.
• Keep records written & verbal communication with clients.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure cases are being handled and all dates are accurately included in the calendar.
• Role may include other relevant duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in Personal Injury Law, preferably in demand writing, demand negotiation or case management role.
• Experience negotiating high value cases ($250k and above).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, Adobe.

Why DK Law?

This is a full-time, in-office opportunity at our Costa Mesa HQ, and we’re proud to offer top-tier benefits and a work culture that supports your growth:

• Firm-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance after 60 days
• 401(k) with 3% company match after 1 year
• Unlimited PTO after 90 days
• Access to our state-of-the-art on-site gym
• Career pathing and development opportunities
• A passionate, driven team that actually enjoys working together

Equal Opportunity Employee Statement

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, and/or local law or ordinance, including, without limitation, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, marital status, registered domestic partner status, family-care status, veteran status, military status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or sexual orientation.