Legal Negotiator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Firm-paid medical, dental, vision, and

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

On-site gym

Career development opportunities

Job summary

DK Law is seeking a Legal Negotiator to lead a team in pre-litigation, spearheading high-stakes settlement demands and negotiations. This in-office role in Costa Mesa requires a legal strategist, persuasive writer, and tenacious negotiator to transform complex injury cases into financial recoveries.

The position is full-time at our Costa Mesa HQ with top-tier benefits and a collaborative culture focused on impact, growth, and client advocacy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Personal Injury Law experience.
• Experience negotiating high value cases ($250k+).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead settlement negotiations with insurers and defense firms to maximize client recoveries.
• Review and analyze demands to identify damages and liability.
• Develop negotiation strategies considering policy limits and defense positions.
• Communicate with adjusters, defense counsel and stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Maintain thorough records of all negotiations and correspondence.
• Monitor case status and ensure timely client communication.
• Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff throughout the process.
• Keep records of written and verbal communications with clients.
• Ensure calendar accuracy and case deadlines.

Skills

Personal Injury Law

Demand writing

Demand negotiation

Case management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Job description

At DK Law, we don’t just represent our clients. We stand with them, all the way.
We’re modern injury and accident attorneys who go all the way for every client, from every background. At the heart of our work is a simple but powerful belief: every client’s experience matters, and we honor it as if it were our own. From the very first call to the final resolution, we approach every case with the mindset that it’s going the distance.

That same mindset fuels our workplace culture. We’re a team of purpose-driven professionals who care deeply, move fast, and never lose sight of the human side of what we do. If you're passionate about making an impact, growing with a team that values excellence and empathy, and being part of something bigger, we’d love to meet you.

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.

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
• 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.

The pay range for this role is:

70,000 - 120,000 USD per year (Corporate Office)