Senior ERISA Litigation Associate

Min 7 yrs required

Full-time

No

## Senior ERISA Litigation Associate in New Orleans

**Law Firm** is seeking an experienced Senior ERISA Litigation Associate for its New Orleans office. The successful candidate will have excellent academic credentials, federal court litigation experience, and a strong client service aptitude. Class action and ESI expertise are a bonus.

**Job Responsibilities**

- Handle 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, but not limited to: 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

**Skills and Educational Requirements**

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- Competitive class ranking
- Member of the Bar in good standing and willingness to sit for and pass the Louisiana State Bar
- At least 7 years of litigation experience, federal court litigation experience required, ERISA and class action experience is a bonus
- ESI expertise also a bonus
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong writing skills

**Compensation**

Law Firm is offering a competitive salary and benefits package to the successful candidate.

Law Firm is committed to cultivating a high functioning workforce that is engaged, stable, and diverse. We offer our employees extensive benefits, including health and retirement plans, paid vacation, and tuition reimbursement.

Law Firm is an equal opportunity employer.

**Senior ERISA Litigation Associate**

Law Firm is seeking an experienced Senior ERISA Litigation Associate for its New Orleans office. The successful candidate will have excellent academic credentials, federal court litigation experience, and a strong client service aptitude. Class action and ESI expertise are a bonus.

**Job Responsibilities**

- Handle 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, but not limited to: 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

**Skills and Educational Requirements**

-
- Competitive class ranking
- Member of the Bar in good standing and willingness to sit for and pass the Louisiana State Bar
- At least 7 years of litigation experience, federal court litigation experience required, ERISA and class action experience is a bonus
- ESI expertise also a bonus
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong writing skills

**Compensation**

Law Firm is offering a competitive salary and benefits package to the successful candidate.

Law Firm is committed to cultivating a high functioning workforce that is engaged, stable, and diverse. We offer our employees extensive benefits, including health and retirement plans, paid vacation, and tuition reimbursement.

Law Firm is an equal opportunity employer.

## Senior ERISA Litigation Associate - New Orleans

Law Firm is seeking an experienced Senior ERISA Litigation Associate for its New Orleans office. This position will handle defense of 401(k) Plans, 403(b) Plans, and defined benefit plans, as well as defense of litigation involving health and welfare plan issues. The successful candidate will have excellent academic credentials, federal court litigation experience, and a strong client service aptitude. Class action and ESI expertise are a bonus.

**Job Responsibilities**

- Handle 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, but not limited to: 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

**Skills and Educational Requirements**

-
- Competitive class ranking
- Member of the Bar in good standing and willingness to sit for and pass the Louisiana State Bar
- At least 7 years of litigation experience, federal court litigation experience required, ERISA and class action experience is a bonus
- ESI expertise also a bonus
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong

Litigation, Federal Court Litigation, ERISA, Class Action, ESI

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