Employee Benefits Staff Attorney

2-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

The Employee Benefits Staff Attorney will be responsible for handling a variety of tasks related to complex litigation challenging the mismanagement of employee retirement plans. This includes performing factual research, managing client relationships, legal research and drafting pleadings and briefs. The ideal candidate will have litigation experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
- Conduct factual research for existing cases and investigations
- Manage client relationships throughout all stages of litigation
- Perform legal research
- Draft pleadings and briefs as needed
- Track and provide summaries of class action developments
- Manage issues related to electronically stored information (ESI)
- Assist with deposition and trial preparation
- Assist with document review and other discovery tasks as needed

Requirements:
- Active member of the Minnesota Bar
- Litigation experience
- Financial experience a plus, but not required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytic skills to synthesize large amounts of information into accurate summaries

To be considered for this position, candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample in one PDF document.

Salary Information:
- Expected annual salary range (excluding bonus): $110,000 - $120,000
- Actual salary will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors

Cohen Milstein is committed to promoting and retaining a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

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- Seeking a Full-Time Staff Attorney for Employee Benefits Practice Group
- Premier Firm Litigating Class Actions and Complex Litigation
- Recognized for Expertise in Challenging Mismanagement of Employee Retirement Plans
- Named "Practice Group of the Year" and "Top Ranked Firm" by Leading Publications
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
- Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Benefits Package Available

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Health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, 401(k) retirement savings plan, vacation and sick leave, holiday benefits, employee assistance program, commuter benefits, wellness program

Legal research, drafting pleadings and briefs, managing client relationships, document review, deposition and trial preparation, ESI management, written and verbal communication, organizational skills, attention to detail, independent work, analytical skills, synthesizing information

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Qualification and Experience Active member of Minnesota Bar, litigation experience, financial experience preferred

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