Commercial Litigation Attorney

C&M Legal Search; Maryland; Remote; USD 245,000 - 440,000; Full time

Job summary

C&M Legal Search is seeking a Litigation Associate for a nationally recognized law firm with a strong ERISA litigation practice. Based in Washington, DC, the role offers flexible remote work arrangements and opportunities to handle sophisticated federal court matters, including class actions involving retirement and healthcare plans.

Candidates will bring 2–7 years of commercial litigation experience, strong academics, and excellent research and writing skills.

Qualifications

• 2–7 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Experience handling complex litigation matters.
• ERISA or employee benefits experience is a plus, but not required.
• Base salary range: $245,000–$440,000

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex federal court litigation, including class actions involving retirement and healthcare benefit plans.
• Handle litigation concerning the management and administration of employee benefit plans.
• Represent clients in investigations conducted by federal regulatory agencies.
• Conduct legal research, draft substantive motions and briefs, and contribute to litigation strategy.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Class action experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

A highly regarded national law firm is seeking a talented Litigation Associate to join its established nationwide ERISA litigation practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with a strong commercial litigation background to work on sophisticated federal court litigation, complex class actions, and high-stakes matters involving retirement and healthcare plans.

Prior ERISA or employee benefits experience is NOT required. The firm welcomes experienced commercial litigators interested in expanding their practice into this specialized area.

The position is based in Washington, D.C., with flexibility for remote work arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex federal court litigation, including class actions involving retirement and healthcare benefit plans.
• Handle litigation concerning the management and administration of employee benefit plans.
• Represent clients in investigations conducted by federal regulatory agencies.
• Conduct legal research, draft substantive motions and briefs, and contribute to litigation strategy.

Qualifications

• 2–7 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Experience handling complex litigation matters.
• ERISA or employee benefits experience is a plus, but not required.
• Base salary range: $245,000–$440,000, depending on experience, class year, and qualifications.
• Flexible work arrangements, including potential remote opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated litigation matters within a nationwide practice.
• Collaborative and collegial work environment.