Settlement attorney

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate Wage and Hour Class Action, PAGA Action, and individual settlement agreements.
• Prepare class notices, settlement distributions, and obtain bids from settlement administrators.
• Draft motions for preliminary and final approval, supplemental briefs, amended complaints, proposed orders, and related declarations.
• Appear at court hearings, including preliminary/final approval motions, status conferences, and accounting hearings.
• Communicate with clients regarding case updates, settlement processes, expected payments, and declarations.
• Cook with settlement administrators to ensure timely and accurate administration, including reviewing notices, verifying calculations, and updating client information.
• Follow up with opposing counsel regarding settlement agreement revisions.
• Track all deadlines, filings, proposed orders, and court rulings.
• Supervise staff to ensure proper completion of filings, client follow-ups, and administrative tasks.
• Ensure settlement checks are received and distributed to clients.
• Provide guidance and recommendations during settlement negotiations.
• Cook with the firm's accountant on all incoming and outgoing settlement funds, including distributions, referrals, and payment timelines.

Required Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience handling settlement matters, including class actions, PAGA claims, or individual employment claims.
• Licensed to practice law in California (CA).
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating settlement agreements, motions, and related filings.
• Experience communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and settlement administrators.
• Prominent ability to manage multiple cases, track deadlines, make court appearances, and oversee staff or administrative processes related to settlements.