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In-House Settlement Counsel
Location
California
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$175K - $200K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
In-House Settlement Counsel
Singleton
• Oversee and support the firm’s settlement function across all practice areas, serving as a centralized legal resource for settlement-related matters. • Lead, supervise, and mentor the settlement team, including attorneys, paralegals, and support staff, while helping establish clear workflows, roles, and best practices. • Standardize settlement processes firm-wide, including documentation, timelines, approval procedures, and client communication protocols. • Draft, review, and approve settlement agreements, releases, court filings, and related documents to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable laws and firm standards. • Advise and partner closely with the Settlement Accounting team regarding client trust accounts, IOLTA accounts, settlement funds, disbursements, liens, and distribution procedures. • Oversee compliance with state-specific laws, court rules, and ethical obligations related to settlement funds, client trust accounting, and professional responsibility. • Monitor implementation of settlement terms, including deadlines, required approvals, and fulfillment of contractual and court-ordered obligations. • Serve as a point of contact for attorneys and partners across the firm to provide guidance on settlement strategy, procedures, and risk management. • Communicate clearly and empathetically with clients regarding settlement processes, timelines, and next steps, as needed. • Collaborate with firm leadership to identify opportunities for process improvement, increased efficiency, and the adoption of legal technologies to support settlement operations.
Job Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in California.
- 7+ years of litigation experience, with significant exposure to settlement processes and post-resolution matters.
- Experience overseeing or advising on settlement administration, trust accounting, or client fund compliance strongly preferred.
- Management or team leadership experience preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of professional responsibility rules related to client funds, trust accounts, and settlements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe; familiarity with legal tools and systems such as ShareFile, PACER, Filevine, Everlaw, Smart Advocate, Lexis, and related platforms.
- Highly detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple complex matters under time-sensitive deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal and procedural issues clearly to both internal teams and clients.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
- $50,000 in life insurance provided at no cost
- 401(k) plan with 6% dollar-for-dollar employer match after probationary period
- Generous paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or fostering
- Dependent care reimbursement up to $3,500/month
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Monthly commuter reimbursement up to $100 for public transportation
- Home office reimbursement : $150 for a desk, $150 for a chair (one-time)
- $25 work-from-home allowance each pay period for hybrid and remote staff
- Up to $5,250/year in tuition reimbursement for professional development
- State bar and approved professional association dues covered
- $30 Grubhub lunch credit every first Friday of the month
- Community engagement support : matching donations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and encouragement of volunteer time
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