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Associate Attorney - Settlement Team (Remote/Hybrid, California Licensed)

Salary: $150,000-$200,000 DOE

A growing plaintiff-focused law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join its Settlement Team supporting high-volume wildfire litigation. This role is pivotal inguiding cases through the settlement process, ensuring procedural compliance, and helping clients obtain meaningful compensation after catastrophic losses.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who thrives in a mission-driven environment, enjoys managing complex workflows, and values client interaction. The position may be performed fully remote within California or hybrid from a local office.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and help lead settlement operations for a large wildfire practice, including mentoring attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.
• Draft, review, and finalize settlement agreements, releases, minors' compromises, and related filings, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal and procedural requirements.
• Oversee implementation of settlement terms, including timelines, disbursements, documentation, and compliance obligations.
• Ensure adherence to California laws, court rules, and ethical requirements related to settlement administration and fund distribution.
• Conduct legal research to inform strategy, negotiations, and procedural compliance matters.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to streamline workflows, improve processes, and incorporate legal technology solutions.
• Communicate with clients to explain timelines, requirements, and next steps with clarity and empathy.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active California Bar license (required).
• Minimum 5 years of litigation experience; settlement experience preferred.
• Prior team leadership or supervisory experience is helpful but not required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe; familiarity with legal technology platforms such as Filevine, PACER, Lexis, Everlaw, or similar tools.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• 401(k) with 6% employer match
• Health and Dependent Care FSAs
• Generous PTO and parental leave
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Covered bar dues and selected professional memberships

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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