Settlement Attorney – Employment Litigation & Negotiations

Talnt; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Talnt in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Settlement Attorney to manage post‑mediation and post‑litigation settlement matters. You will oversee drafting agreements, court approvals, settlement administration, and timely client distributions.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years’ experience with wage/hour class actions, PAGA, or individual settlements, and is adept at coordinating with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and settlement administrators. Strong drafting and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience handling settlement matters in employment litigation.
• Experience with class actions, PAGA claims, or individual employment disputes.
• Active California Bar license required.
• Strong drafting experience, including settlement agreements and court motions.
• Experience communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and settlement administrators.
• Proven ability to manage multiple cases and track complex deadlines.
• Experience making court appearances in settlement-related proceedings.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate wage and hour class action, PAGA, and individual employment settlement agreements.
• Prepare class notices and coordinate settlement distribution processes.
• Draft motions for preliminary and final approval, supplemental briefs, amended complaints, proposed orders, and supporting declarations.
• Appear at court hearings, including preliminary approval, final approval, status conferences, and accounting hearings.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding settlement updates, timelines, declarations, and expected payments.
• Coordinate with settlement administrators to review notices, verify calculations, and ensure compliance.
• Follow up with opposing counsel regarding revisions and execution of settlement agreements.
• Track filing deadlines, court rulings, and required approvals.
• Supervise staff to ensure proper completion of settlement documentation and administrative processes.
• Coordinate with accounting on incoming and outgoing settlement funds, distributions, referrals, and payment timelines.
• Provide strategic input during settlement negotiations.

Skills

Drafting

Communication

Organization

Deadline management

Education

California Bar license

Job description

Talnt in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Settlement Attorney to manage post‑mediation and post‑litigation settlement matters. You will oversee drafting agreements, court approvals, settlement administration, and timely client distributions.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years’ experience with wage/hour class actions, PAGA, or individual settlements, and is adept at coordinating with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and settlement administrators. Strong drafting and organizational skills are essential.