Job Title: Negotiator
Department: Legal
Reports To: Team Lead, Director of Litigation Support
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.
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Negotiation: 1 year (Required)
- Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Oklahoma City, OK 73104 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Oklahoma City, OK 73104: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person