Distribution Attorney

Wilshire Law Firm; Los Angeles (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 advancing

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, a distinguished and award-winning firm, seeks a Distribution Attorney with strong California employment law experience, including PAGA and FEHA components. You will contribute to handling wage/hour matters within large-scale class actions and collaborate within a dedicated Employment Class Action team.

The role emphasizes drafting MOUs, long-form settlement agreements, and motions for approvals, with a focus on precision, collaboration, and client communication.

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Significant experience finalizing terms of settlement and MOUs.
• Experience drafting motions for preliminary and final approval.
• Strong writing and research skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Willingness 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, negotiating and finalizing key terms with defense counsel.
• Draft motions for preliminary and final approval of class action settlements.
• Draft declarations in support of approvals.
• Coordinate with the settlement administrator on the settlement report.
• Draft settlement agreements and communicate with clients about settlements.
• Interact with third-party settlement administrators to carry out settlement terms.

Skills

California employment law

PAGA experience

Legal writing

Legal research

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

State Bar of California license

Job description

Distribution 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 Distribution 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 and distribution, 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

• $130,000 - $210,000 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.

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