Sr. Arbitration Associate - Plaintiff Employment

Job Description

Sr. Associate, Arbitration Department (Mass Arbitrations – Wage & Hour Focus)

Blackstone Law, APC is seeking an experienced a Senior Associate to join our Arbitration Department, with a primary focus on mass arbitrations involving wage and hour claims. This is for a litigator who excels in high-volume, plaintiff-side arbitration work and is eager to guide a growing team through the complexities of mass employment arbitrations.

Key Responsibilities

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• Handle mass arbitration cases, primarily involving wage and hour violation
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• Extensive knowledge of the California Labor Code as it applies to employee rights and employer violations, including wage and hour claims (e.g., §§ 201–203, 226, 510, 558, 1194), wrongful termination, retaliation, and PAGA; skilled in leveraging these statutes to develop case strategy, evaluate damages, and drive favorable outcomes in arbitration or trial
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• Contribute to all phases of arbitration, including case strategy, discovery, brief drafting, arbitration preparation, and final hearing
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• Review and ensure quality of all legal documents, including arbitration demands, motions, discovery responses, and settlement agreement
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• Develop and optimize workflows, templates, and systems to support efficiency in large-scale arbitration caseload
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• Work closely with intake, pre-litigation, and operations teams to ensure smooth transitions and case readiness
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• Monitor procedural compliance with arbitration providers (e.g., AAA, JAMS), especially in the context of batch/mass arbitration protocol
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• Collaborate on strategic decisions for complex and high-value cases, and represent the firm in arbitration hearings when needed
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What We’re Looking For

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• 4+ years of employment law experience, with significant exposure to wage and hour class, PAGA, an d arbitration matters
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• Hands-on experience managing high-volume or mass arbitrations, from intake to resolution
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• Expert knowledge of arbitration forums and rules, particularly AAA and JAMS mass arbitration protocols
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• Strong writing, advocacy, and negotiation skills
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• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage team performance in a fast-paced environment
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• A proactive and collaborative mindset, with a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement
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• Demonstrated success leading legal teams or managing junior attorneys (preferred)
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