Lead, Senior Arbitration Associate

Leadership Opportunity In Arbitration Division

We are looking for a seasoned and strategic leader to oversee our Arbitration Division, with a key emphasis on handling high-volume arbitration matters related to wage and hour disputes. This is a leadership opportunity ideal for an experienced employment litigator who thrives in plaintiff-side arbitration work and is ready to mentor and guide a growing legal team through the intricacies of large-scale employment arbitration.

Key responsibilities include:

• Direct and oversee a legal team managing large caseloads of wage and hour arbitration matters
• Provide supervision throughout all stages of arbitration, including strategy development, discovery, drafting, preparation, and hearings
• Review and maintain high standards for all legal documentation, including arbitration filings, motions, discovery materials, and settlement agreements
• Support the professional growth of junior attorneys through mentorship and by promoting best practices in high-volume arbitration contexts
• Design and refine internal processes, templates, and systems to enhance efficiency in managing large arbitration dockets
• Coordinate with intake, pre-litigation, and operations units to ensure seamless case progression and preparedness
• Ensure adherence to procedural rules set by arbitration organizations (e.g., AAA, JAMS), especially within the framework of batch or mass arbitration protocols
• Contribute to case strategy for complex or high-value matters and represent the firm at arbitration proceedings when necessary
• Provide regular performance updates and case metrics to firm leadership, highlighting results, trends, and process improvements

Ideal candidates will have:

• At least 7 years of experience in employment law, with substantial work on wage and hour class actions, PAGA claims, and arbitration matters
• Proven ability to lead legal teams and supervise junior attorneys
• Practical experience handling high-volume or mass arbitration matters from intake through resolution
• In-depth familiarity with arbitration venues and procedures, particularly AAA and JAMS mass arbitration protocols
• Exceptional skills in legal writing, oral advocacy, and negotiation
• Highly organized with a strong ability to manage performance within a fast-moving environment
• A collaborative and proactive approach, with a dedication to innovation and continuous enhancement of legal services