Associate Attorney

elite personnel; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

elite personnel is seeking a litigation associate for a highly specialized ERISA practice in Washington, DC. This role offers a hybrid schedule with 3 days in office and 2 days remote, and involves significant client interaction and end-to-end litigation responsibilities.

Candidates should have at least two years of experience representing Taft-Hartley funds in federal court, strong writing and analytical skills, and DC Bar eligibility or admission.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience representing Taft-Hartley trust funds in federal court.
• Experience in delinquent contribution collection.
• Exemplary writing and analytical skills.
• Strong academic background.
• D.C. Bar membership or eligibility to waive into the D.C. Bar.

Responsibilities

• Handle significant case-load and direct client interaction.
• Prepare demands, briefs, motions, and engage in discovery.
• Oversee document collection and review and prepare for trial.
• Collaborate with principals in a fast-paced ERISA practice.
• Participate in all phases of litigation.

Skills

Litigation

ERISA

Legal writing

Client interaction

Education

D.C. Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

This position is Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days remote

Our client isa highly specialized law firm whose core business is the representation of Taft-Hartley multi-employer benefits funds. We are one of the few firms whose employee benefits practice is not a department within the firm – the firm’s entire mission is to represent employee benefits plans and Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans, in particular.

We are seeking a litigation associate to join our ERISA practice. This position provides the opportunity to work with a number of principals and be exposed to a wide variety of ERISA issues in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates applying for the litigation associate position should have at least two years of experience representing Taft-Hartley trust funds in federal court, with demonstrated experience in delinquent contribution collection work.

The litigation associate will have significant case-handling responsibilities and direct client interaction and will be involved in all phases of litigation including preparing demands, negotiation, writing briefs, drafting motions, engaging in discovery, document collection and review, and preparing for trial.

Candidates should have exemplary writing and analytical skills, a strong academic background, and D.C. Bar membership or eligibility to waive into the D.C. Bar.

Following successful completion of the firm’s 90-day introductory period, you are eligible to participate in the firm’s hybrid work arrangement. The firm offers a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other firm-sponsored benefits.

Annual billing target 1850 hours

Bonus eligibility based on meeting your targeted billing, and overall job performance.

Metro accessible within walking distance from Red, Blue, Silver lines