DescriptionCohen Milstein Sellers & Tollis seeking attorneys to join our
Amazon Flex Driver Mass Arbitration team. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute meaningfully to public service through private practice. Employment is solely linked to the Amazon Flex Driver Mass Arbitration. The position is expected to last at least a year and may be renewed depending on the litigation status.
Cohen Milstein, along with our co-counsel Gibbs Mura, represent thousands of current and former Amazon Flex delivery drivers in California, Illinois, and Massachusetts who allege that Amazon misclassified them as independent contractors instead of employees to avoid paying them fair wages or reimbursement for expenses, and to deny them other benefits under these states' laws. Amazon's Independent Contractor Terms of Service, to which Flex drivers must agree when signing up for the Flex program, directs Flex drivers' claims to proceed individually in arbitration with the American Arbitration Association ("AAA").
More information on the case can be found at
https://www.cohenmilstein.com/case-study/amazon-flex-drivers/.
Attorneys will work remotely and, depending on available space, may work in offices in Washington, D.C. All arbitration proceedings and any depositions will occur by video conference rather than in person.
Some litigation experience is preferred but not required.
Key Responsibilities:As an Attorney in the Amazon Flex Driver Mass Arbitration Team, you will:
- Lead all stages of the arbitrations, including motions practice, discovery, hearing preparation, and final hearings in arbitration.
- Develop strong attorney-client relationships with Amazon Flex delivery driver claimants.
- Develop and execute legal strategies in close collaboration with other members of the litigation team.
Qualifications:- At least three years of experience, preferably including litigation (civil or criminal) and/or government investigations.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Must reside in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, or Virginia.
- Must also be an active member of the state bar in which the applicant will work or reside or be an active member of the state bar of California, Illinois, or Massachusetts.
To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume. Application materials should be submitted as a single PDF document. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
We offer a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. The expected annual salary for this position is $140,000, in addition to benefits.
