Law and Motion Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a highly experienced, sharp, and driven seeking Law and Motion Attorney to join a rapidly growing law firm specializing in plaintiff's side employment litigation. The candidate will play a critical role in advancing the firm's clients' interests through effective motion practice, legal advocacy, and strategic case management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and revise settlement agreements, class notices, and cover letters.
• Draft, review, and revise letters to the Labor and Workforce Development Agency.
• Draft, review, and revise motions for preliminary approval, motions for final approval, motions for PAGA approval.
• Draft, review, and revise supplemental briefing and declarations in support of motions for preliminary approval, motions for final approval, and motions for PAGA approval.
• Draft, review, and revise joint case management conference statements, joint status conference statements, etc.
• Prepare for, and attend case management conferences, status conferences, hearings on motions for preliminary approval, final approval, PAGA approval, etc.
• Communicate with clients in a timely manner.
• Communicate with settlement administrators regarding settlement administration.
• Keep track of all deadlines regarding settlement administration.
• Review settlement administrator disbursement databases and declarations.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1+ years of experience in employment litigation.
• Have strong writing and research skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with a keen attention to detail.

Compensation:

• Highly competitive salary based on experience and qualifications: $100K - $150K