Settlement Attorney (Employment)
California-based employment law firm dedicated to advocating for workers facing issues such as unpaid wages, discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and class actions. The firm emphasizes a mission-driven approach, aiming to protect California workers from unfair treatment by recruiting and training passionate legal professionals.
Why join us?
- Great Salary and Benefits
- Flex Schedule
- Fully Remote
- Fun Culture
About the role
The Settlement Attorney manages all aspects of post-litigation settlements, including drafting and negotiating agreements, motions, class notices, and related filings. This role involves coordinating with clients, opposing counsel, and settlement administrators, supervising staff, tracking deadlines, and ensuring timely court approvals and client payments. The attorney also provides strategic guidance on settlement negotiations and ensures accurate and efficient administration of multiple cases simultaneously.
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.
- Coordinate 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.
- Coordinate with the firm’s accountant on all incoming and outgoing settlement funds, including distributions, referrals, and payment timelines.
Requirements
- 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.
- Proven ability to manage multiple cases, track deadlines, make court appearances and oversee staff or administrative processes related to settlements.
Pay
$150,000 - $225,000 per year