Arbitration Team Lead Attorney – Plaintiff-Side Employment Litigation (CA - Remote)

Direct Counsel is seeking an experienced Arbitration Team Lead Attorney to join a rapidly growing plaintiff-side employment litigation practice. This senior-level opportunity is ideal for an attorney with extensive experience handling mass arbitrations, wage and hour disputes, and California employment litigation, along with the leadership skills necessary to oversee a team of attorneys and manage a high-volume arbitration caseload.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of California employment law, substantial hands-on arbitration experience, and the ability to lead litigation teams, develop case strategies, and improve departmental efficiency.

Firm Location: Beverly Hills, CA (Remote position)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of attorneys handling high-volume mass arbitration matters, primarily involving wage and hour violations.

• Oversee arbitration cases from initial intake through discovery, settlement negotiations, and final hearings.

• Develop litigation strategies involving California Labor Code violations, wage and hour claims, retaliation, wrongful termination, and PAGA.

• Review and oversee arbitration demands, motions, discovery responses, legal briefs, and settlement agreements.

• Mentor junior attorneys, delegate assignments, monitor team performance, and ensure high-quality legal work.

• Manage compliance with AAA and JAMS arbitration rules, including mass arbitration and batch filing protocols.

• Develop and optimize workflows, templates, and case management systems to improve efficiency across large arbitration caseloads.

• Collaborate with intake, pre-litigation, and operations teams to ensure seamless case transitions and readiness.

• Participate in strategic case evaluations, settlement negotiations, and arbitration hearings as needed.

Qualifications

• Active membership in the California State Bar.

• 4+ years of employment litigation experience, including significant exposure to wage and hour, class action, PAGA, and arbitration matters.

• Substantial hands-on experience managing high-volume or mass arbitrations from intake through resolution.

• Strong knowledge of AAA and JAMS arbitration procedures, particularly mass arbitration protocols.

• Comprehensive understanding of California wage and hour laws and employee rights.

• Prior experience supervising attorneys, managing junior associates, or leading litigation teams strongly preferred.

• Excellent legal writing, advocacy, negotiation, and organizational skills.

• Ability to oversee multiple cases, manage competing deadlines, and maintain high-quality work product.

• Strong leadership abilities and a proactive, collaborative approach to litigation management.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $170,000–$300,000, depending on experience.

• Performance-based bonus opportunities.

• Remote work arrangement.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Paid maternity leave.

• Opportunity to lead and develop an expanding arbitration team.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to take on a key leadership position within an established and rapidly expanding plaintiff-side employment litigation practice. The firm embraces technology, automation, and innovative litigation strategies while maintaining a collaborative and performance-driven environment.

The successful candidate will play an integral role in shaping arbitration strategy, mentoring attorneys, improving departmental operations, and supporting the continued growth of the practice.

Apply today through Direct Counsel to learn more about this opportunity.