Litigation Associate – Managed Care & ERISA Litigation

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Benefits package: medical, dental, 401

Job summary

Am Law 200 Firm is seeking a Litigation Associate with 4–5 years of experience in complex commercial or federal litigation to support its Managed Care and ERISA Litigation practice in New York City or Stamford, CT.

The role offers exposure to sophisticated disputes involving employee benefits, managed care, healthcare, and related commercial matters, with a hybrid work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in complex commercial or federal litigation.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience at a large law firm or in a comparable sophisticated litigation practice.
• Admission to practice in New York state and federal courts is required.
• Experience with ERISA benefits litigation, managed care, medical provider disputes, or insurance coverage litigation is a plus, but not required.
• Judicial clerkship experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex litigation matters in federal and state courts and arbitration proceedings.
• Represent clients in disputes involving managed care, ERISA, employee benefits, healthcare, and insurance-related matters.
• Draft substantive motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Manage discovery, including document production and depositions.
• Participate in court appearances, hearings, arbitrations, and trials.
• Work collaboratively with experienced litigators on sophisticated disputes.
• Assume meaningful responsibility for case management and litigation strategy.

Skills

Litigation experience

Court admissions

Legal research

Legal writing

Job description

We are working with a prominent Am Law 200 firm seeking a Litigation Associate with 4-5 years of experience in complex commercial or federal litigation to join its growing Managed Care and ERISA Litigation practice in New York City or Stamford, Connecticut.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with strong litigation credentials to handle sophisticated disputes involving employee benefits, managed care, healthcare, insurance, and related commercial matters. The practice represents a diverse range of clients, including major employers, insurers, and organizations that administer employee benefit plans. Prior experience in managed care or ERISA litigation is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex litigation matters in federal and state courts and arbitration proceedings.
• Represent clients in disputes involving managed care, ERISA, employee benefits, healthcare, and insurance-related matters.
• Draft substantive motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Manage discovery, including document production and depositions.
• Participate in court appearances, hearings, arbitrations, and trials.
• Work collaboratively with experienced litigators on sophisticated disputes.
• Assume meaningful responsibility for case management and litigation strategy.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in complex commercial or federal litigation.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience at a large law firm or in a comparable sophisticated litigation practice.
• Admission to practice in New York state and federal courts is required.
• Experience with ERISA benefits litigation, managed care, medical provider disputes, or insurance coverage litigation is a plus, but not required.
• Judicial clerkship experience is a plus.

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range is $190,00-$210,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and office location.

The firm offers a hybrid work environment and a comprehensive benefits package includes medical and dental coverage, paid vacation and sick leave, a 401(k) plan, and additional benefits.

This position offers substantial hands‑on litigation experience, direct involvement in significant matters, and the opportunity to develop within a sophisticated, collaborative litigation practice. We encourage attorneys with strong commercial litigation backgrounds who want to expand their experience into managed care and ERISA litigation to apply.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply confidentially. We will handle all inquiries with discretion.