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Negotiator
Witherite Law Group (WLG) is a personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents. Our vision is to improve the life of each person we serve. Whether it is for our employees, our clients, or our community, WLG puts people first, provides unmatched expertise, and displays integrity in every situation.
Our attorneys and staff are committed to helping injured clients get the care and service they deserve. We take care of the complex legal work so that our clients can focus on recovery and getting their lives back. We are determined to help our clients get the settlement they deserve, and we will be by our client’s side every step of the way.
This firm is a Top 100 Places to Work recipient and a National Top Workplace honoree. We are proud of these achievements and honored to be among this prestigious list of companies. Our culture is special. But you can’t just take our word for it...apply today and join the WLG family.
Position Summary: Witherite Law Group is seeking experienced and highly motivated Negotiators to join our dynamic legal team. Negotiators will manage a high-volume caseload of 75–100 cases, negotiating settlements with both first and third-party insurance carriers to maximize recovery for our clients. This role requires strong communication and analytical skills, as you will review medical records, maintain key relationships with adjusters and providers, and effectively address client concerns. In addition, you will lead the negotiations team in achieving monthly, quarterly, and annual performance goals, contributing to the overall success of the firm’s recovery efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Effectively manage a case load of 75-100 cases negotiating toward settlement with various first party and third-party insurance carriers
- Maximize the liability recovery, uninsured/underinsured claims, and recovery of PIP funds
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with adjusters, medical providers, and in-house staff to effectively negotiate the best outcome for the client’s case
- Effectively communicate with clients, addressing questions and concerns related to their case
- Review medical records to understand the facts that impact the client’s case
- Successfully lead negotiations team to meet monthly, quarterly, and yearly goals
Qualifications:
- Proficient in personal injury law involving motor vehicle accidents
- Comprehensive understanding of medical terminology related to personal injury
- Exceptional time management, multi-tasking, and critical thinking skills
- Excellent organizational skills with outstanding attention to detail
- Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion dealing with confidential information
- Experience working with case management tools; Needles software a plus
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a high-volume plaintiff’s personal injury law firm
- Sales or negotiations experience at a senior level with ability to adapt to legal environment
- Demonstrated capability leading a team with successful results
- Ability to work in a respectful manner with internal team, clients, and outside parties
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills on the phone, in person, and email
Physical Requirements:
- Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions.
- Stationary Position – Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
- Move or Traverse – This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, office machinery, etc. May occasionally ascends/descends the stairs to get to other floors, cafeteria and parking area.
- Dexterity – constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine/printer.
- Move, Transport, Position, Put, Install, Remove - Occasionally moves supplies weighing up to 10 pounds for various presentation and event needs.
- Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information - The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess - The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
Benefits and Perks
- Medical, dental, vision
- Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Company Paid STD (with no waiting period) and LTD Insurance
- Option to purchase additional Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
- 401(k) with company contributions
- Paid Time Off
- 10 Company Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
Please note that this job description is intended to outline the primary duties of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The job description is subject to change with or without prior notice, and that a reasonable accommodation may be requested to perform the essential functions of the job.
WLG and its affiliated companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
WLG and its affiliated companies participate in E-Verify. For additional information please review the E-Verify Participation Poster and Right to Work Poster from the Department of Homeland Security.
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