Employee Benefits Counsel
AmLaw Firm REMOTE Position Competitive Base Salary Bonus Potential Sophisticated Level Work CA Bar Required This Jobot Job is hosted by: Anne-Laure McGrory Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $180,000 - $320,000 per year A bit about us: Our prestigious law firm, an AmLaw 200 firm, is seeking a highly motivated ERISA Associate Attorney to join our dynamic team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney who wishes to be part of a collaborative and energetic environment, working with a team of highly skilled legal professionals. As an ERISA Associate Attorney, you will be working on complex cases involving insurance litigation and employee benefits. This role demands a high degree of responsibility, responsiveness, and attention to detail. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the legal industry, we would be delighted to hear from you. Why join us? Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage 401(k) employer contribution/match Remote work Job Details Job Details: Our prestigious law firm, an AmLaw 200 firm, is seeking a highly motivated ERISA Associate Attorney to join our dynamic team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney who wishes to be part of a collaborative and energetic environment, working with a team of highly skilled legal professionals. As an ERISA Associate Attorney, you will be working on complex cases involving insurance litigation and employee benefits. This role demands a high degree of responsibility, responsiveness, and attention to detail. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the legal industry, we would be delighted to hear from you. Responsibilities: 1. Handle all aspects of ERISA litigation, including drafting and responding to pleadings, conducting discovery, preparing for and attending depositions, hearings, and trials. 2. Provide counsel and advice to clients on matters related to employee benefits and insurance litigation. 3. Draft legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, agreements, contracts, and legal memoranda. 4. Conduct thorough and detailed legal research to identify relevant judicial decisions, legal articles, statutes, and codes that can be used to aid in case preparation. 5. Collaborate with a team of attorneys and support staff to develop legal strategies. 6. Participate in Law and Motion Practice, preparing and arguing motions before the court. 7. Maintain current knowledge of changes in ERISA law and related legal fields. 8. Regularly communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other relevant parties. Qualifications: 1. Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school. 2. Admitted to practice law in California and in good standing with the state bar. 3. A minimum of 5 years of experience in ERISA litigation, insurance litigation, and employee benefits. 4. Prior judicial clerkship experience is highly desirable. 5. Exceptional legal research and writing skills. 6. Experience with Law and Motion Practice and conducting depositions. 7. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle complex legal issues. 8. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, colleagues, and court personnel. 9. Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously under deadline pressure. 10. High ethical standards and professional integrity. This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving and supportive firm that values your skills and expertise. 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