What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transactional Attorney position at Lawyers for Justice, P.C.?
Growing law firm in the Los Angeles area, considered a powerhouse in the field of plaintiff's side wage-and-hour class action litigation, seeks a highly-qualified attorney to join its expanding team. The firm has a robust caseload, in federal and state courts, against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies in multiple industries. Focusing on the prosecution of consumer and employment class and representative actions, involving wage-and-hour, unfair business practice, discrimination, and false advertising matters. The firm has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of thousands of employees and consumers in California.
Our firm has a large number of active cases in both state and federal courts throughout California.
This is the perfect opportunity to get experience and exposure working with a powerhouse in state and federal plaintiffs-side class action litigation, against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies in multiple industries.
Transactional Attorney
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Opportunity for Performance Based Discretionary Bonus & Merit Increases
License/Certification:
- California Bar License
Work Location: In person (Glendale Office)
Salary Range:$130,000-$250,000/year
Salary : $130,000 - $250,000