Associate Litigation Attorney

ERISA Litigation AssociateDirect Counsel is seeking an ERISA Litigation Associate to join a premier litigation practice in Dallas. This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney with substantive ERISA litigation experience who is looking to work on sophisticated, high-stakes employee benefits disputes for leading companies and financial institutions.The ideal candidate will have experience handling ERISA class actions, fiduciary duty claims, excessive fee litigation, and other complex retirement plan disputes involving both defined contribution and defined benefit plans.ResponsibilitiesRepresent clients in complex ERISA litigation mattersHandle all phases of ERISA class action litigationDefend fiduciaries, plan sponsors, and financial institutions in employee benefits disputesLitigate matters involving:Fiduciary duty claimsExcessive fee litigationDefined contribution plan disputesDefined benefit plan disputesOther ERISA-related claimsConduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, and legal memorandaManage discovery, depositions, and fact developmentAssist with litigation strategy, hearings, mediations, and trial preparationCollaborate with clients and litigation teams on sophisticated employee benefits mattersQualificationsJ.D. from an accredited law schoolLaw school class years 2020–2022Substantive ERISA litigation experienceExperience litigating ERISA class actionsFamiliarity with:Fiduciary duty claimsExcessive fee litigationDefined contribution retirement plansDefined benefit retirement plansStrong research, writing, and analytical abilitiesExcellent oral advocacy and communication skillsAbility to manage complex litigation matters and multiple deadlinesStrong academic credentialsCompensation & BenefitsSalary range: $260,000 – $365,000Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and other operational considerationsDiscretionary performance-based bonus opportunitiesComprehensive healthcare benefitsRetirement benefitsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Paid vacation and sick timeParental leaveBasic life insuranceWhy This OpportunityJoin a highly regarded ERISA litigation practiceHandle sophisticated class actions and fiduciary litigation mattersWork with leading companies and financial institutionsGain significant responsibility and direct client exposureCollaborate with experienced litigators on complex and high-profile disputesExcellent platform for long-term professional growth and developmentDirect Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier law firms and fostering inclusive hiring practices.