Settlement attorney
2 days ago
Los Angeles
Job Description The is a post-mediation (settlement) role which 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. 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. * 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. 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. * Proven ability to manage multiple cases, track deadlines, make court appearances and oversee staff or administrative processes related to settlements. Preferred Qualifications * Experience in employment litigation. Company DescriptionW3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more. We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies. Our Services W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates. We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding. We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software. Our Expertise W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs. As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.