ERISA Attorney/ Counsel/ Partner

Law Firms; San Diego (CA); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

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

Descripción de la vacante

Law Firms in La Jolla, CA seeks an Associate Attorney – Plaintiff ERISA with 5+ years of litigation experience to join its ERISA practice at Senior Associate, Counsel, or Partner level. The role focuses on plaintiff-side ERISA matters, fiduciary breach, and complex class actions, with on-site requirements in La Jolla.

Ideal candidates will have strong trial experience and a proven track record in retirement/401(k) plan litigation, working closely with partners across offices.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Litigate complex ERISA matters in federal court, including fiduciary breach claims.
• Manage cases involving retirement/401(k) plans and pension compliance.
• Develop and prosecute class actions under ERISA.
• Conduct discovery and draft dispositive motions.
• Argue motions in court and assist in trial preparation.
• Advise on fiduciary advisory matters and equity plan issues.
• Collaborate with partners and teams across offices.

Conocimientos

Plaintiff ERISA

Fiduciary breach

Benefits litigation

Class actions

Trial experience

Descripción del empleo

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]