ERISA Attorney/ Counsel/ Partner

Law Firms; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

2 to 3 weeks of paid time off

Job summary

A public interest law firm in La Jolla, CA, is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney specializing in Plaintiff ERISA litigation. The candidate will manage complex federal court cases, focusing on fiduciary breach claims and retirement benefits. The role requires at least 5 years of relevant litigation experience, with a strong emphasis on trial and class action work. The firm offers a competitive salary range of $180,000 to $200,000 annually along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience, especially in Plaintiff ERISA.
• Strong understanding of fiduciary breach claims.
• Experience in retirement and financial services litigation.

Responsibilities

• Litigate complex ERISA matters in federal court.
• Manage cases involving retirement plans and compliance.
• Develop collective and class actions under ERISA.
• Conduct discovery and argue motions in court.
• Participate in trial preparation and proceedings.
• Advise on fiduciary advisory matters.
• Collaborate with partners and team members.

Skills

Plaintiff ERISA experience

Litigation experience

Trial experience

Fiduciary breach claims knowledge

Financial services litigation experience

Job description

Title

Associate Attorney – Plaintiff ERISA

Location

La Jolla, CA (3 days on-site)

Experience Required

5+ years

Practice Area

Plaintiff ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act)

About the Firm

Our client is a nationally recognized public interest and plaintiffs’ litigation law firm with offices across the United States. The firm is dedicated to advancing employee rights and pursuing complex, high-impact litigation on behalf of individuals and classes. The client's ERISA practice focuses on fiduciary breach litigation, retirement plan compliance, and class actions involving financial services and employee benefit plans.

Position Overview

They are seeking a Senior Associate, Counsel, or Partner-level Attorney with deep experience in Plaintiff-side ERISA litigation to join their growing team in La Jolla, CA. This is a high-impact role for an attorney passionate about protecting employee retirement benefits and holding fiduciaries accountable.

Plaintiff ERISA experience is required.

Class action and trial experience are strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Litigate complex ERISA matters in federal court, including fiduciary breach claims and benefits litigation
• Manage and lead cases involving retirement/401(k) plans and pension compliance
• Develop and prosecute collective and class actions under ERISA
• Conduct discovery, draft dispositive motions, and argue motions in court
• Participate in trial preparation and trial proceedings (trial experience is a significant plus)
• Advise on fiduciary advisory matters and executive compensation/equity plan issues
• Handle matters involving government investigations and audits
• Collaborate with partners and team members across offices

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience, with substantial Plaintiff ERISA experience
• Strong background in fiduciary breach claims and benefits litigation
• Experience in financial services litigation (retirement/401k plans)

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between [$180,000 – $200,000 annually]. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [life insurance] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [2 to 3 weeks of paid time off]