ERISA Litigation Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement benefits

Parental leave benefits

Market-aligned bonuses

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking an ERISA Litigation Associate located in Washington, D.C. This role involves managing ERISA litigation matters and collaborating with partners and clients. The ideal candidate has 2-6 years of litigation experience, excellent research and writing skills, and is a confident communicator. This position offers competitive compensation with a salary range of $250,000 to $350,000, comprehensive benefits, and hybrid working flexibility.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of litigation experience, ideally with ERISA or benefits-related disputes.
• Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Confident communicator and effective team player.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support ERISA litigation matters, including benefits and class action disputes.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and case strategy documents.
• Conduct in-depth research on ERISA and employee benefits issues.
• Collaborate with partners and clients to deliver strategic legal advice.

Skills

Litigation experience

Research skills

Writing skills

Advocacy skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Strong academic credentials

Job description

ERISA Litigation Associate

Location: Washington, D.C. (with flexibility for Atlanta, Dallas, or Chicago)

A highly respected national law firm is seeking an associate to join its ERISA Litigation practice. The team represents major corporations and fiduciaries in complex benefits, pension, and fiduciary duty disputes, offering the opportunity to work on challenging cases within a collaborative and well-established group.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support ERISA litigation matters, including benefits, fiduciary, and class action disputes.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and case strategy documents with precision and clarity.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis on ERISA and employee benefits issues.
• Collaborate with partners and clients to deliver practical, strategic legal advice.
• Gain exposure to complex regulatory and enforcement-related issues.

Who You Are

• 2–6 years of litigation experience, ideally with exposure to ERISA or benefits-related disputes.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Confident communicator and effective team player.
• Admitted to practice in the relevant jurisdiction or eligible for admission.

Compensation

Salary Range: Competitive market rate (estimated $250,000 – $350,000 DOE)

Benefits

Comprehensive health, retirement, and parental leave benefits, with market-aligned bonuses and hybrid working flexibility

Interested?

Contact Max at [e-mail] to express interest or learn more.