ERISA Litigation Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Aligned Talent Acquisition is seeking an ERISA Litigation Associate Attorney for its Dallas office in a hybrid arrangement. You will represent plan sponsors, fiduciaries, employers, financial institutions, and other sophisticated clients in complex ERISA and employee benefits matters.

Ideal candidates have J.D. from an ABA-accredited school, a Texas bar, and experience handling ERISA or related litigation at a top firm, with strong research, writing, and trial-prep skills and the ability to

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school required.
• Texas bar admission required or ability to become admitted.
• Experience handling ERISA litigation, employee benefits litigation, or complex commercial litigation at a sophisticated law firm.
• Experience representing plan sponsors, fiduciaries, employers, financial institutions, or service providers in ERISA disputes.
• Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of ERISA-related litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, and trial prep.
• Advise clients on ERISA compliance, fiduciary obligations, and employee benefits issues.
• Collaborate with trial teams and clients to manage complex matters.

Skills

ERISA litigation

Fiduciary duties

Employee benefits

Legal research

Drafting/writing

Litigation strategy

Client communication

Texas bar admission

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Dallas | Hybrid

ERISA Litigation Associate Attorney

AmLaw 50 Opportunity

Compensation

$235,000 – $390,000

A premier international law firm is seeking an ERISA Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Dallas office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing plan sponsors, fiduciaries, employers, financial institutions, and other sophisticated clients in complex ERISA and employee benefits litigation matters.

Ideal Background

• Attorneys in law school classes 2020–2024 are encouraged to apply
• Experience handling ERISA litigation, employee benefits litigation, or complex commercial litigation gained at a sophisticated law firm
• Experience representing plan sponsors, fiduciaries, employers, financial institutions, or service providers in ERISA-related disputes
• Experience litigating matters involving fiduciary breach claims, prohibited transaction issues, retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and executive compensation arrangements
• Experience handling all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, and trial preparation
• Experience appearing in federal court and before administrative agencies is preferred
• Experience advising clients regarding ERISA compliance, fiduciary obligations, and employee benefits issues is a plus
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Ability to manage sophisticated matters while working directly with clients and trial teams
• Excellent academic credentials
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Texas bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

• Sophisticated national ERISA litigation platform
• Exposure to complex fiduciary, benefits, and executive compensation disputes
• Significant client interaction and responsibility
• Opportunity to work with premier employers, fiduciaries, and financial institutions
• Strong mentorship and professional development
• Collaborative AmLaw 50 environment