Senior ERISA Litigation Associate Attorney

New Orleans office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a senior ERISA litigation associate attorney with 7+ years of litigation experience. The candidate will handle the defense of 401(k) Plans, 403(b) Plans, and defined benefit plans. Handle defense of litigation involving health and welfare plan issues. Represent clients in court and in arbitration in a range of matters, including breach of fiduciary duty; breach of the duty of loyalty; Prohibited Transactions; 401(k) Plan asset performance, fees, and expenses issues; 403(b) Plan asset performance, fees, and expense issues; defined benefit plan asset issues, and cut-back issues, ESOP litigation; fiduciary misrepresentation claims; severance plan class actions; Section 510 cases; and complex benefit claim cases. Federal court litigation experience is required. ERISA and class action experience is a bonus. ESI expertise is also a bonus. Must be a member of the Bar in good standing and willing to sit for and pass the Louisiana State Bar.

The candidate must have a Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school with a competitive class ranking. Strong writing skills are needed. Should have a strong client service aptitude and a willingness to accept constructive feedback. Should ideally also be detail-oriented and have superior interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills.

A Vault 10 firm for Labor and Employment Law, this firm is a powerhouse in this realm. If L&E is your passion, this is an excellent place to develop that specialty and learn from the best. The firm offers an impressive 57 offices from Portland to Puerto Rico, a physical testament to the fact that it has become one of the main employment law counsel providers in the nation. Attorneys at this firm can be sure that your employment matters will involve sophisticated clients and complex issues.