Employment Law Arbitration Attorney JN

Join a dynamic legal team at a respected litigation firm known for representing employees in complex wage and hour cases. This is an exciting opportunity for an arbitration-focused litigator to play a pivotal role in high-volume, impactful employment matters and to help guide a growing department dedicated to innovative case strategy and team collaboration.

• Competitive base salary ($150,000–$180,000, commensurate with experience)
• Opportunity for performance-based bonuses
• Work with a supportive, forward-thinking legal team focused on advocacy and professional growth

• Minimum 4 years of employment law experience, with a strong track record in wage and hour class, PAGA, and arbitration matters
• Demonstrated success leading legal teams or mentoring junior attorneys
• Proven ability to manage high-volume or mass arbitrations, from case intake through resolution
• Expert knowledge of arbitration forums and rules, especially AAA and JAMS mass arbitration protocols
• Strong legal writing, advocacy, and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational skills with experience overseeing team performance
• Proactive, collaborative mindset and commitment to process improvement

• Deep expertise in the California Labor Code (especially 201–203, 226, 510, 558, 1194) and related employee rights statutes
• Previous experience optimizing legal workflows, templates, or systems for large caseloads
• Background successfully handling complex or high-value arbitration hearings

• Lead and manage mass arbitration cases, with a primary focus on wage and hour violations
• Develop case strategies, evaluate damages, and drive outcomes using applicable labor statutes
• Oversee all phases of arbitration, including discovery, brief drafting, preparation, and hearings
• Review and ensure accuracy of all legal documents, including arbitration demands and settlement agreements
• Coordinate with intake, pre-litigation, and operations teams for case readiness and smooth transitions
• Monitor and enforce compliance with arbitration provider protocols, particularly for batch or mass arbitrations
• Contribute to strategic decisions and represent the firm in hearings as needed