Job Description: 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 RoleOur 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.
