Arnold & Smith Law is built upon a commitment to providing exceptional and ethical legal representation to a myriad of clients nationwide regardless of disposition. Our attorneys have settled and successfully represented thousands of clients in multiple jurisdictions throughout the United States.
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 (There is a bonus structure)
Expected hours: 40 per week, Monday – Friday, 8 am to 5:00 pm
Benefits:
• Paid Parking
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Sick time off