Legal Negotiator

DK Law; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Unlimited PTO

On-site gym

Career development

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

DK Law in Costa Mesa seeks a Legal Negotiator to lead a pre-litigation team, handling demand writing and high-stakes settlements. You will transform complex injury cases into compelling financial recoveries through skilled negotiation and persuasive writing.

You’ll work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff, maintain detailed records, coordinate with insurers and defense firms, and drive timely resolutions while keeping clients informed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct settlement negotiations with insurance companies and defense firms to resolve personal injury claims.
• Review and analyze demands to identify key issues, damages, and liability.
• Develop negotiation strategies and tactics for optimal settlements.
• Communicate effectively with insurers, defense counsel, and stakeholders to negotiate settlements.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all negotiations.
• Monitor and update case status to ensure timely resolution and client communication.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, case managers and support staff for coordination.
• Keep records of written and verbal communications with clients.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure calendars reflect all dates.

Skills

Personal Injury Law experience

High-value negotiations

Strong written and verbal comms

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.