Remote AmLaw ERISA Associate Attorney

Hosted by Anne-Laure McGrory

About the role

Our prestigious law firm, an AmLaw 200 firm, is seeking a highly motivated ERISA Associate Attorney to join our dynamic team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney who wishes to be part of a collaborative and energetic environment, working with a team of highly skilled legal professionals. As an ERISA Associate Attorney, you will be working on complex cases involving insurance litigation and employee benefits. This role demands a high degree of responsibility, responsiveness, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of ERISA litigation, including drafting and responding to pleadings, conducting discovery, preparing for and attending depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Provide counsel and advice to clients on matters related to employee benefits and insurance litigation.
• Draft legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, agreements, contracts, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct thorough and detailed legal research to identify relevant judicial decisions, legal articles, statutes, and codes that can be used to aid in case preparation.
• Collaborate with a team of attorneys and support staff to develop legal strategies.
• Participate in Law and Motion Practice, preparing and arguing motions before the court.
• Maintain current knowledge of changes in ERISA law and related legal fields.
• Regularly communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other relevant parties.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in California and in good standing with the state bar.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in ERISA litigation, insurance litigation, and employee benefits.
• Prior judicial clerkship experience is highly desirable.
• Exceptional legal research and writing skills.
• Experience with Law and Motion Practice and conducting depositions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle complex legal issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, colleagues, and court personnel.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously under deadline pressure.
• High ethical standards and professional integrity.

Pay

$180,000 - $270,000 per year, plus bonus potential

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with employer contribution/match
• Remote work