Transactional Attorney

Lawyers for Justice, P.C.; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partially paid top-tier health plan

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation

Potential bonus pay

Job summary

A law firm in California is seeking a Transactional/Contract Attorney to lead negotiations and oversee class action settlement agreements. The candidate should be licensed to practice law in California and possess strong drafting and negotiation skills. This role offers competitive compensation, benefits including a health plan and 401(k) contributions, and excellent opportunities for career growth within a supportive legal team.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in California or pending admission to the California bar.
• Ability to travel occasionally.
• Interest in joining a collegial group of attorneys.
• Experience drafting, negotiating, reviewing, and revising class action settlement agreements.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, review, and revise class action settlement agreements.
• Draft and revise notices and claim forms related to class actions.
• Monitor class action administrators to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with class action administrators to ensure proper settlement administration.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Drafting settlement agreements

Reviewing legal documents

Monitoring court instructions

Education

Licensed to practice law in California

Job description

Lawyers for Justice is currently seeking a Transactional/Contract Attorneys to join our growing team. Working with our client base, you will be responsible for leading the efforts associated with negotiating, drafting, reviewing, and revising complex settlement agreements in class action matters, seeking court approval of settlements pursuant to the terms and conditions contained in the agreements and working with class action administrators to ensure that the settlements are properly administered.

Main Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, review and revise various contracts, including class actions settlement agreements;
• Negotiate, draft, review, and revise class action notices, claim forms and other related documents;
• Negotiate, draft, review, and revise motions for approval of class action settlements; and
• Monitor class action administrators to ensure that they are carrying out their responsibilities pursuant to the court’s instructions.

Hiring Criteria

• Licensed to practice law in California or pending admission to the California bar.
• Candidates must be able to travel occasionally.
• A positive attitude and interest in joining a highly successful firm and collegial group of 25+ attorneys dedicated to helping those who have experienced injustice in the workplace across California.
• The firm offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Benefits include partially paid top-tier health plan, 401(k) with employer match contribution, paid vacation, and potential bonus pay.
• Excellent opportunity for career growth, with professional development, including employer support for training, courses, and continuing education.