ERISA & Commercial Litigation Associate

Oak Ridge Legal Search LLC.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 193,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Hybrid work flexibility

Generous PTO

Job summary

Oak Ridge Legal Search seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate for its nationally recognized Managed Care and ERISA Litigation practice in New York City or Stamford, CT. The ideal candidate has at least four years of complex commercial or federal litigation experience and strong writing and advocacy skills.

The role involves representing corporate clients and insurers, conducting research, drafting pleadings, and managing all phases of litigation across multiple offices.

Qualifications

• At least four years of substantive complex commercial and/or federal litigation experience.
• Strong experience with federal court litigation, including motions, discovery, and case management.
• Excellence in legal research, writing, and advocacy; drafting complex briefs and motions.

Responsibilities

• Represent corporate clients, insurers, employers, and benefit plan administrators in complex litigation in federal/state courts and arbitration.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Lead or participate in all phases of litigation from case assessment to discovery, motions, trial, and appeal.
• Manage discovery, including drafting and responding to written requests and coordinating eDiscovery.

Skills

Substantive commercial litigation

Federal litigation

Legal research and writing

Motions and briefs

Trial and appellate experience

Client communication

Collaboration across offices

Education

Juris Doctor (bar admission NY and federal courts)

Job description

Oak Ridge Legal Search seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate for its nationally recognized Managed Care and ERISA Litigation practice in New York City or Stamford, CT. The ideal candidate has at least four years of complex commercial or federal litigation experience and strong writing and advocacy skills.

The role involves representing corporate clients and insurers, conducting research, drafting pleadings, and managing all phases of litigation across multiple offices.