ERISA & Employee Benefits Attorney

Orion Placement; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Generous PTO

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Buffalo, NY seeks a labor and employment attorney with 2+ years of ERISA experience to counsel on benefits matters and litigate as needed. You'll work directly with unions, funds, and benefit clients in a collaborative, mentorship‑driven firm.

The role offers on‑site work, meaningful client interaction, and opportunities to design and administer health and retirement plans within a respected full‑service practice.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the New York Bar.
• 2+ years of labor, employment law, employee benefits, or ERISA experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on ERISA and employee benefits matters, including compliance, counseling, and litigation.
• Work directly with benefit funds, labor unions, and employee‑focused clients.
• Assist in designing and administering health and retirement benefit plans.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws governing employee benefit plans.
• Support labor and employment law matters as part of a diverse legal practice.
• Conduct legal research and prepare motions, briefs, agreements, and legal opinions.
• Participate in client meetings, strategy discussions, negotiations, and court proceedings.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys while developing increasing responsibility over client matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client service

Multi-tasking

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

• Join a highly respected, well-established law firm with a long history of success and a collaborative culture.
• Work directly with experienced attorneys on sophisticated ERISA, employee benefits, labor, and employment matters.
• Build meaningful client relationships with labor unions, benefit funds, and employee-focused organizations.
• Gain hands‑on experience with counseling, compliance, litigation, and benefit plan design.
• Enjoy challenging, impactful work with strong mentorship and long‑term career growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), generous PTO, and bonus opportunities.

Location: Buffalo, NY – Full-time, 100% on‑site. Join our collaborative team in a professional office environment where you'll work closely with experienced attorneys and clients.

Note: Candidates must have 2+ years of labor, employment law, and/or employee benefits experience and be admitted to the New York Bar.

About Us

We are a well‑established, full‑service law firm with a long‑standing reputation for excellence, integrity, and client service. Our attorneys work collaboratively to deliver exceptional legal counsel while fostering a supportive, collegial environment where professionals can grow and thrive. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Advise clients on ERISA and employee benefits matters, including compliance, counseling, and litigation.
• Work directly with benefit funds, labor unions, and employee‑focused clients.
• Assist in designing and administering health and retirement benefit plans.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws governing employee benefit plans.
• Support labor and employment law matters as part of a diverse legal practice.
• Conduct legal research and prepare motions, briefs, agreements, and legal opinions.
• Participate in client meetings, strategy discussions, negotiations, and court proceedings.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys while developing increasing responsibility over client matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the New York Bar.
• 2+ years of labor, employment law, employee benefits, or ERISA experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters while providing outstanding client service.
• Commitment to employee rights and collaborative client representation is highly valued.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You’ll join a supportive, inclusive team that values mentorship, collaboration, and professional development. We offer meaningful work that positively impacts employees and organizations, exposure to sophisticated legal matters, opportunities for long‑term advancement, and a culture where attorneys are encouraged to grow their practice while working alongside highly respected colleagues.