ERISA/Executive Compensation - Litigation - Defense Attorney / ERISA/Executive Compensation Transactions & Compliance Attorney in Washington, DC

Law Firm

Washington, DC

ERISA/Executive Compensation - Litigation - Defense Attorney / ERISA/Executive Compensation Transactions & Compliance Attorney in Washington, DC

Attorney

1-4 yrs required

No

Job Title:
- Employee Benefits/ERISA Associate

Salary Information:
- Base pay: $160,000 - $184,000 per year
- Expected annual salary range (excluding bonus): $153,000 - $181,000

Experience Information:
- Minimum experience: 1 year
- Maximum experience: 4 years
- 1-4 years of litigation experience required
- Prior clerkship experience preferred

Law Firm Information:
- **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
- One of the country’s premier law firms litigating class actions and other complex litigation
- More than 100 attorneys and eight offices nationwide

Job Description:
- Cohen Milstein is seeking junior associates to join their Employee Benefits/ERISA Practice
- The practice represents employees in federal class action lawsuits
- The ERISA practice has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for employees and retirees
- Associates will play an active role in all aspects of litigation, including new case investigation, brief writing, pre-trial discovery, and appearing in federal courts
- ERISA issues are frequently taken up by the . Supreme Court, providing opportunities for involvement in amicus briefing and Supreme Court litigation
- Ideal for someone interested in a career in federal litigation and committed to protecting employees’ rights

Job Requirements:
- 1-4 years of litigation experience (including prior clerkship experience)
- Strong academic background and excellent analytical and writing skills
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and thrive in a fast-paced work environment with court-imposed deadlines

Location:
- Washington, . or Minneapolis, MN preferred
- Associates may have the opportunity for remote work depending on their location

Benefits and Compensation:
- Comprehensive benefits and compensation package offered
- Actual salary will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors

How to Apply:
- Submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school transcript as a single PDF document
- Application materials should be submitted in the order outlined above
- Candidates must be either (1) an active member of the state bar where employment is based, or (2) eligible and willing to apply for membership within 90 days of employment at the firm

Diversity and Inclusion:
- Cohen Milstein is committed to recruiting, promoting, and retaining a diverse workplace
- Diversity is viewed as an inclusive concept that encompasses, without limitation, race, color, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, age, disability, gender identity, and sexual orientation
- Strongly encourages women, people of color, and candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.