Senior Associate / Attorney - Employment

Senior Arbitration Associate | Plaintiff Employment | Beverly Hills | Up to $200K | Mass Arbitration / Wage & Hour Role - 100% remote - Cali
Title: Senior Arbitration Associate
Salary: $150,000–$200,000 total compensation, depending on experience
Practice Area: Plaintiff Labor & Employment / Wage & Hour / Mass Arbitration
A fast-growing plaintiff-side labor and employment firm is looking to add an experienced Senior Arbitration Associate to its Arbitration Department.

This role will focus primarily on mass arbitration matters involving wage and hour claims. The firm is looking for someone with strong plaintiff-side employment experience, hands-on arbitration exposure and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload with confidence and attention to detail.

This is an excellent opportunity for an employment litigator who wants substantive arbitration work without being limited to traditional single-case litigation. You will work closely with the Arbitration Team Lead and play an important part in helping shape the continued growth of the department.

Highlights

Plaintiff-side labor and employment firm with a strong reputation

Focus on wage and hour mass arbitration matters

Opportunity to work closely with the Arbitration Team Lead

Exposure to class action, PAGA and batch arbitration-style claims

Strong platform for someone with arbitration experience who wants more responsibility

Opportunity to help improve workflows, templates and department processes

Compensation up to $200K depending on experience

The Role
You will handle a substantial caseload of mass arbitration matters, primarily involving wage and hour violations and employee compensation claims.

You will

Manage a high-volume caseload of mass arbitration matters

Handle wage and hour arbitration claims involving employees who have allegedly not been properly compensated

Draft and review arbitration demands, motions, discovery requests and responses

Conduct legal research and develop strategy for individual and batch arbitration matters

Prepare for and represent clients at arbitration hearings, mediations and settlement conferences

Work closely with the Arbitration Team Lead on case strategy, workflows and best practices

Help develop templates and processes to support efficiency across the arbitration team

Ensure compliance with arbitration provider rules, including AAA and JAMS procedures

Track case progress and provide regular status updates to the Arbitration Team Lead and firm leadership

Compensation

$150,000–$200,000 total compensation, commensurate with experience

What they're looking for

California Bar admission in good standing

4+ years' employment law experience preferred

Ideally 5+ years' experience, although strong 2–3 year candidates may be considered

Minimum 2 years' arbitration experience

Wage and hour experience required

Experience with class action, PAGA or mass arbitration matters strongly preferred

Hands-on experience with arbitration demands, discovery, motions and hearings

Working knowledge of arbitration forums and rules, particularly AAA and JAMS

Strong writing, research and advocacy skills

Ability to manage high-volume matters with accuracy and strong attention to detail

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