Associate Attorney - Employee Benefits

Founded in 1996, our law firm client is a premiere defense law firm, specializing in workers’ compensation, employment law, general liability, state audits, and subrogation. We are now looking for an Associate Attorney to join their busy, growing, and successful team.

Associate Attorney - Employee Benefits

Glendale, CA – hybrid with 1 day per week in the office

$100 145K plus bonuses and exceptional benefits package

Relocation assistance available if required.

To be successful in this role:

• You will be a confident Associate Attorney with a California Bar licence plus 1-3 years of experience in employee benefits, bankruptcy, and litigation. Other requirements for this role include:
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills
• Litigation experience in federal court
• Familiarity with employee benefits and bankruptcy law
• Ability to work with paralegals
• Comfortable with the use of spreadsheets
• Genuine interest in employee benefits
• Familiarity with ERISA and federal court procedures would be beneficial

Job role and responsibilities:

As an Associate Attorney - Employee Benefits, you will litigate in federal court, specializing in employee benefits law.

Other responsibilities for this role include:

• Manage cases, collaborate with paralegals, and attend court hearings
• Handle federal court litigation focusing on employee benefits
• Conduct legal research, draft documents, and communicate with clients and courts
• Engage in meaningful work advocating for working people and labor rights

Benefits:

• 100% employer-paid family health insurance
• Retirement plan with 10.5% contribution
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Collegial work environment
• Opportunity for collaboration with senior attorneys
• Involvement in politics and board presentations.
• Contribute to a collegial work environment and firm culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and collaboration