California Class Action & PAGA Settlement Attorney

Wilshire Law Firm; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and paid holidays

Opportunities for growth and advance

Team outings and sponsored events

Employee referral bonus program

Firm-paid Medical HMO with affordable;

Low-cost Dental and Vision plans

Firm-paid Life and AD&D insurance

401k

FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

EAP(Employee Assistance Program)

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Wilshire Law Firm seeks a Distribution Attorney to join its Employment Class Action team. The role requires deep expertise in California employment law, including PAGA and large-scale class actions, with experience handling wage/hour and FEHA components.

The attorney will finalize MOUs, draft long-form settlement agreements, and assist in motions for preliminary and final approval, coordinating with clients and settlement administrators throughout the process.

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Significant experience finalizing terms of settlement and distribution, including 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.
• Willing to commute to or relocate to Los Angeles, CA (90017).

Responsibilities

• Finalize terms of class and PAGA settlements in MOUs.
• Convert MOUs into long-form settlement agreements with key terms.
• Draft motions for preliminary and final approval of settlements.
• Draft declarations in support of approvals.
• Coordinate with the settlement administrator on the administration report.
• Assist in drafting settlement agreements.
• Communicate with clients regarding settlements and needed information.
• Interact with third-party settlement administrators to carry out settlement terms.

Skills

California Bar in good standing

Settlement drafting

Motions for settlement approvals

Legal writing and research

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Organization & time management

Relocation willingness to LA

Job description

Wilshire Law Firm seeks a Distribution Attorney to join its Employment Class Action team. The role requires deep expertise in California employment law, including PAGA and large-scale class actions, with experience handling wage/hour and FEHA components.

The attorney will finalize MOUs, draft long-form settlement agreements, and assist in motions for preliminary and final approval, coordinating with clients and settlement administrators throughout the process.