Transactional Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is partnering with a highly respected plaintiff-side class action firm in Los Angeles—widely regarded as a powerhouse in wage-and-hour and consumer class action litigation —to add a Transactional/Contract Attorneys to its 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 and have 1-3 years of experience

• 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.

• Excellent opportunity for career growth, with professional development, including employer support for training, courses, and continuing education

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $130,000 – $170,000 (commensurate with experience)

• Competitive bonus potential

• Benefits include:

  • Partially paid top-tier health insurance

  • 401(k)

  • Paid vacation and time off

  • Vision and dental coverage

S chedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location : In person