Job Description

Settlement Attorney

We are seeking a dedicated Settlement Attorney to join our expanding Employment practice! As our Settlement Attorney in our Employment Class Action department, you will have the opportunity to assist in the finalization of terms and negotiations for plaintiff class and PAGA settlements. You will also handle FEHA case matters. If you're passionate about advocating for employee rights and are passionate about justice for your clients, apply today! 

Settlement Attorney Requirements:

• Interest in or direct experience in settlements and negotiations
• 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
• Experience drafting motions for prelimariy and final approval
• Strong organization and time managment skills
• Licensed in CA in good standing

Settlement Attorney Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• Guaranteed Bonus

Settlement Attorney Work Environment: 

• Collaborative team and support staff 
• Strive to achieve a healthy work/life balance
• Growth opportunities

* Salary range is based on experience and may be different than what is represented in the job posting.

Apply Now- Or forward your resume in confidence to Jaimi.Harper@gogpac.com. Call/text directly at (605)-679-9312 about the Settlement Attorney position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.