What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transactional Attorney position at LAWYERS for JUSTICE, PC?
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 over one billion dollars on behalf of hundreds of thousands of employees and consumers in California. Lawyers for Justice was recently named a Global Recognition Awards “Best Workplaces” winner for 2026.
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.
Lawyers for Justice is currently seeking a Transactional 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.
Qualifications:
- Licensed to practice law in California or pending admission to the California bar and have 5 years of experience
- 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.
- Prior experience with class actions, complex litigation, and wage and hour litigation is a plus.
- Excellent opportunity for career growth, with professional development, including employer support for training, courses, and continuing education.
- Candidates must be able to travel occasionally.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Opportunity for Performance Based Discretionary Bonus & Merit Increases
License/Certification:
- Must be licensed to practice law in the state of California
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $160,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $160,000 - $200,000