Pre-Litigation Personal Injury Settlement Negotiator

Block LLP; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust PTO program

401(k) retirement program

Performance-based bonuses

Fully stocked kitchen

Job summary

A law firm in Burbank is seeking an experienced Pre-Litigation Personal Injury Settlement Negotiator. The role involves strategically negotiating settlement amounts on bodily injury claims while analyzing costs, case values, and innovative strategies. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of experience in negotiations and strong analytical skills. The firm offers a supportive environment with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and opportunities for growth, including a robust PTO program and performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience negotiating pre-litigation bodily injury claims.
• Strong understanding of liability, case value, and mechanism of injury.
• Demand writing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Strategically negotiate settlement amounts on bodily injury claims in the pre-litigation stage.
• Analyze the cost-benefit of settling cases versus proceeding to litigation.
• Identify and implement innovative strategies to increase case value.
• Manage negotiations from demand through resolution focused on maximizing outcomes.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Detailed-oriented

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Pre-Litigation Personal Injury Settlement Negotiator to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-level negotiations, understands the value drivers of injury cases, and knows how to push insurance companies toward strong pre-litigation settlements for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Strategically negotiate settlement amounts on bodily injury claims in the pre-litigation stage
• Analyze the cost-benefit of settling cases versus proceeding to litigation
• Identify and implement innovative strategies to increase case value
• Review and master each case by analyzing demand packages, medical records, and billing
• Evaluate liability, case value, and mechanism of injury to support negotiation strategy
• Work closely with internal teams and clients to develop and execute effective negotiation tactics
• Manage negotiations from demand through resolution with a focus on maximizing outcomes2+ years of experience negotiating pre-litigation bodily injury claims
• Strong understanding of liability, case value, and mechanism of injury
• Demand writing experience is a plus
• Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills
• Must be comfortable reading and interpreting medical records and medical billing
• Experience handling serious injury cases preferred
• Detail-oriented, strategic, and confident in high-stakes negotiations

Compensation & Benefits

• $80-$110,000 based on experience
• Robust PTO program (accrual plus firm holidays)
• 401(k) retirement program
• Performance-based bonuses and growth opportunities

Culture & Perks

• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Firm-wide events, team outings, and celebrations
• Fully stocked kitchen with snacks, drinks, and coffee
• Growth-focused culture with real advancement opportunities
• Leadership that values accountability, teamwork, and excellence