In-House Settlement Counsel

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🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $175k - $200k / year

⏰ Full Time

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⚖️ Legal Counsel / General Counsel

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Stilwell & Singleton Solicitors LLP

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11 - 50 employees

⚖️ Legal

🏠 Real Estate

Legal • Real Estate

Stilwell & Singleton Solicitors LLP is a local English law firm based in Dover (with presence in Deal and Sandwich) that provides professional and modern legal services. The firm offers expert advice and representation across Family Law (including divorce, financial settlements, child custody and protection), Residential and Commercial Conveyancing, Wills, Probate and Estate Planning, and related matters. They are an LLP authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, hold Law Society conveyancing and family law accreditations, and offer an initial fixed-rate consultation.

📋 Description

• 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.

🎯 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