Benefits Law Associate Attorney

A law firm in Emeryville is seeking a Benefits Law Associate Attorney to provide legal advice and representation to diverse union and employee benefit plan clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong dedication to the labor movement, excellent writing and oral advocacy skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Duties:

• Provide general and legal advice to union and employee benefit plan clients
• Attend client meetings and represent workers at grievance arbitration hearings
• Handle ERISA-related litigation, including enforcement of contribution obligations, subrogation, benefit denial, and withdrawal liability cases
• Defend employee benefit plan clients and union clients in administrative hearings and state and federal court proceedings

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• License to practice law in California and in good standing
• Dedication to the labor movement and understanding of ERISA laws
• Strong writing and oral advocacy skills
• Attention to detail, organization, and time management abilities
• Should have 4+ years of experience

Skills:

• Motivated self-starter with superb judgment and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficiency in legal research and writing
• Experience in ERISA-related litigation and labor law

Benefits Offered:

• Participation in a defined benefit pension plan
• Annual employer 401(k) contribution equal to 5% of salary
• 100% employer-paid premiums for health, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents

This firm prides itself on its dedication to giving a voice to workers and laborers, an ethos that came from the founders' trade union and working-class backgrounds. Almost 50 years after its founding, this firm now stretches across the Pacific Ocean, with a Honolulu office, in addition to offices in Southern and Northern California. With a strong track record of representing unions, employee benefit plans, and individual employees in state and federal court and administrative forums on a wide range of matters, this firm is an excellent pick for those wishing to hone their practice.