Settlement Attorney – Employment Law / Plaintiff-Side Litigation

Settlement Attorney – Employment Law / Plaintiff-Side Litigation

Location: Remote Flexibility Available – Candidates should reside in the Greater Los Angeles area for occasional in-person settlement-related responsibilities, meetings, and appearances

Compensation & Benefits:
• $140,000 - $170,000 base salary
• Performance- and resolution-based bonuses paid twice annually
• 401(k)
• Health insurance (50% coverage level includes dependents)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

About the Role:
Our client, a reputable boutique plaintiff-side employment litigation firm based in Los Angeles, is seeking a Settlement Attorney to join its growing team. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with a background in litigation, employment law, or personal injury who is interested in transitioning into a more settlement-focused and administrative role.
The firm represents employees throughout California in complex employment matters, including wage & hour, PAGA, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and class action litigation. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing settlement-related responsibilities from negotiation through administration and final resolution.
This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking a long-term role with strong work-life balance potential while remaining closely involved in meaningful plaintiff-side litigation matters.

General Responsibilities:
• Manage settlement-related matters from negotiation through resolution and administration
• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, settlement administrators, and internal staff regarding settlement status and requirements
• Coordinate and oversee settlement timelines, deadlines, and required documentation
• Review and assist with settlement agreements, releases, and supporting settlement documentation
• Monitor court filings, proposed orders, and settlement approval processes
• Coordinate with accounting and operations staff regarding settlement distributions and related financial tracking
• Provide strategic input regarding settlement structure, negotiations, and resolution strategy
• Assist with ensuring timely client communications, execution of agreements, and settlement disbursements

Preparation Responsibilities:
• Draft and revise settlement agreements for employment litigation matters, including wage & hour and PAGA claims
• Prepare settlement-related filings, declarations, proposed orders, and supporting documentation
• Draft motions for preliminary and final approval in class and representative actions, when applicable
• Prepare dismissal documents, amended orders, and settlement administration materials
• Coordinate with settlement administrators regarding class notices, timelines, and administration requirements
• Assist with settlement calculations, distributions, and resolution documentation

Qualifications:
• Active California Bar license in good standing
• Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience in employment law, personal injury, or civil litigation
• Experience with settlements, mediation, or litigation resolution strongly preferred
• Prior plaintiff-side employment litigation experience is a plus, but not required
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working collaboratively with attorneys, staff, and clients

Preferred Skills:
• Experience handling California employment-related settlements, including wage & hour and PAGA matters
• Bilingual skills are a plus, but not required
• Proficiency with Filevine, GSuite, Microsoft Office, Adobe, Excel, or similar legal software platforms

Why Join: Join a highly regarded plaintiff-side employment firm with a collaborative team environment and a strong reputation throughout California. This role offers the opportunity to transition away from heavy litigation and into a more settlement-focused practice while still playing a meaningful role in high-impact employment cases.

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