ERISA Benefits Litigation Associate (Plaintiff-Side)

Leoforce; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Leoforce in Glendale, CA is seeking a mid-level Plaintiff-Side Employee Benefits / ERISA Associate to join our benefits litigation team. You will represent employee benefit plans and participants from case assessment through resolution, drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery, and supporting trial and appellate work.

The ideal candidate is admitted to the California Bar, has at least one year of litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, and a commitment to representing

Qualifications

• Admitted and in good standing with the California State Bar.
• At least one year of litigation experience.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Interest in or commitment to representing workers, unions, and employee benefit plans.
• Ability to manage a caseload in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent employee benefit plans and participants in ERISA and benefits-related litigation, from case assessment through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery; conduct legal research; and support trial and appellate work.
• Collaborate closely with senior attorneys on a varied caseload spanning ERISA, trust fund, and related labor and employment matters.
• Interact directly with clients, including union representatives and benefit plan trustees and administrators.

Skills

Litigation experience

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Client interaction

Education

California Bar admission

Job description

Leoforce in Glendale, CA is seeking a mid-level Plaintiff-Side Employee Benefits / ERISA Associate to join our benefits litigation team. You will represent employee benefit plans and participants from case assessment through resolution, drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery, and supporting trial and appellate work.

The ideal candidate is admitted to the California Bar, has at least one year of litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, and a commitment to representing