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Singleton Schreiber · 7 hours ago

In-House Settlement Counsel

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$175K/yr - $200K/yr

7+ years exp

Singleton Schreiber, LLP is seeking an experienced attorney to serve in a firm-wide role overseeing and supporting settlement operations across all practice areas. The role is critical to ensuring settlements are handled consistently and ethically while providing leadership to the firm’s settlement team.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Juris DoctorCalifornia law licenseLitigation experienceSettlement administrationTrust accountingManagement experienceProfessional responsibility knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyAdobe proficiencyLegal technology familiarityDetail-orientedOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

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

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