Job Details

We are working with a prominent Am Law 200 firm seeking a Litigation Associate with 4–5 years of experience in complex commercial or federal litigation to join its growing Managed Care and ERISA Litigation practice in New York City or Stamford, Connecticut.

This is an excellentopportunity for an attorney with strong litigation credentials to handle sophisticated disputes involving employee benefits, managed care, healthcare, insurance, and related commercial matters. The practice represents a diverse range of clients, including major employers, insurers, and organizations that administer employee benefit plans. Prior experience in managed care or ERISA litigation is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex litigation matters in federal and state courts and arbitration proceedings.
• Represent clients in disputes involving managed care, ERISA, employee benefits, healthcare, and insurance-related matters.
• Draft substantive motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Manage discovery, including document production and depositions.
• Participate in court appearances, hearings, arbitrations, and trials.
• Work collaboratively with experienced litigators on sophisticated disputes.
• Assume meaningful responsibility for case management and litigation strategy.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience in complex commercial or federal litigation.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience at a large law firm or in a comparable sophisticated litigation practice.
• Admission to practice in New York state and federal courts is required.
• Experience with ERISA benefits litigation, managed care, medical provider disputes, or insurance coverage litigation is a plus, but not required.
• Judicial clerkship experience is a plus.

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range is $190,00–$210,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and office location.

Work Arrangement & Benefits

The firm offers a hybrid work environment and a comprehensive benefits package includes medical and dental coverage, paid vacation and sick leave, a 401(k) plan, and additional benefits.

Opportunity

This position offers substantial hands-on litigation experience, direct involvement in significant matters, and the opportunity to develop within a sophisticated, collaborative litigation practice. We encourage attorneys with strong commercial litigation backgrounds who want to expand their experience into managed care and ERISA litigation to apply.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply confidentially. We will handle all inquiries with discretion.