In-House Settlement Counsel

Stilwell & Singleton Solicitors LLP

Internal Counsel overseeing and supporting settlement operations at Singleton Schreiber, LLP. Ensuring compliance, ethical standards, and operational excellence across practices.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $175,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in overseeing settlement functions, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and managing settlement processes effectively. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for mentoring teams and collaborating with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris Doctor DegreeActive California Law License7+ Years Litigation ExperienceSettlement Administration OversightTrust Accounting Compliance

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Hard Skills

Settlement Agreement DraftingCourt Filing ReviewClient Fund ComplianceSettlement Process StandardizationLegal Document AccuracyRisk Management StrategySettlement Terms Monitoring

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedOrganizational SkillsEmpathetic CommunicationTeam LeadershipMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeAdobeShareFilePACERFilevineEverlawSmart AdvocateLexis

Industry Keywords

Settlement FunctionClient Trust AccountingIOLTA AccountsEthical ObligationsState-Specific LawsCourt RulesProfessional Responsibility

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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