Settlement Attorney
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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Settlement Attorney
Wilshire Law Firm is a distinguished award-winning legal practice with over 18 years of experience specializing in Personal Injury Employee Rights and Consumer Class Action lawsuits. We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of Excellence and Justice and are united in our commitment to achieve the best outcome for our clients.
You will work side by side on a team of dynamic collaborative and client-focused professionals who are committed to delivering on our founding core values: Excellence Teamwork and Integrity.
The Opportunity
The Settlement Attorney is an integral part of the Employment Class Action team and will bring a strong background in California employment law with specific experience in handling PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act) cases and large-scale class action work. Additionally the candidate should be able to handle cases with both wage/hour and FEHA (Fair Employment and Housing Act) components.
Accountable for
Qualifications
Compensation
Benefits
Wilshire Law Firm is a distinguished award-winning legal practice with over 18 years of experience specializing in Personal Injury Employee Rights and Consumer Class Action lawsuits. We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of Excellence and Justice and are united in our commitment to achieve the best outcome for our clients.
You will work side by side on a team of dynamic collaborative and client-focused professionals who are committed to delivering on our founding core values: Excellence Teamwork and Integrity.
The Opportunity
The Settlement Attorney is an integral part of the Employment Class Action team and will bring a strong background in California employment law with specific experience in handling PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act) cases and large-scale class action work. Additionally the candidate should be able to handle cases with both wage/hour and FEHA (Fair Employment and Housing Act) components.
Accountable for
- Finalize terms of class and PAGA settlements in Motions of Understanding (MOU).
- Convert MOUs into long-form settlement agreements including negotiating and finalizing key final settlement terms with defense counsel.
- Assist attorneys in drafting motions for preliminary and final approval of class action settlements.
- Draft declarations in support of preliminary and final approval.
- Work with the settlement administrator in finalizing the settlement administration report.
- Assist in the drafting of settlement agreements.
- Communicate and coordinate with clients regarding settlements and needed information.
- Interact with third-party settlement administrators on carrying out the terms of the settlement agreement.
Qualifications
- Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar.
- Significant experience finalizing terms of settlement including in MOUs and long-form settlement agreements.
- Experience in drafting motions for preliminary and final approval.
- Strong writing and research skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Able to work well within a team.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Reliably commute to or planning to relocate to Los Angeles CA (90017).
Compensation
- $130000 - $210000 depending on experience
Benefits
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Opportunitiesfor growth and advancement
- Team outingsand sponsored events
- Employee referral bonus program
- Firm-paid Medical HMO with affordable upgrades
- Low-cost Dental and Vision plans
- Firm-paidLife and AD&D insurance
- 401k
- FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
- EAP(Employee Assistance Program)
- Pet Insurance
Strive for Excellence. Fight for Justice. Foster Unity.
Wilshire Law Firm celebrates being an equal employment opportunity provider to all people in accordance with all applicable laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to assist individuals with disabilities during the application process and to facilitate their performance of essential job functions throughout their employment.Join Wilshire Law Firm
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