Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC is one of the country’s premier firms litigating class actions and other complex litigation. With more than 100 attorneys and eight offices, we are involved in groundbreaking and high-stakes litigation concerning Antitrust violations, Employment and Civil Rights, Employee Benefits protections, Securities Fraud, Consumer Protection, Qui Tam/False Claims Act, International Human Rights, and matters representing state attorneys general in civil law enforcement investigations and litigation.

Cohen Milstein is seeking a full-time Staff Attorney for the Employee Benefits Practice group in our Washington, D.C. office. The Employee Benefits Group is recognized for its expertise in complex litigation challenging the mismanagement of employee retirement plans, such as 401(k) plans, pension plans, and employee stock ownership plans. Our clients include retirement plans and individuals. We represent them in claims alleging breaches of fiduciary duty, unlawful self-dealing, and violations of ERISA’s non-forfeiture and actuarial equivalence requirements. We were named “Practice Group of the Year – Benefits” by Law360 for the years 2022, 2021, and 2019, and a “Top Ranked Firm – Band 1” in ERISA Litigation by Chambers USA for the years 2022 and 2023. More information on the practice and the firm can be found on our website at www.cohenmilstein.com.  

Responsibilities:

• Perform factual research for existing cases and for investigations.
• Manage client relationships throughout all stages of litigation.
• Legal research.
• Draft pleadings and briefs as needed.
• Track and provide periodic summaries of the 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 D.C. bar.
• Litigation experience.
• Financial experience a plus, but not a requirement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle large volumes. of documents and work associated with each case.
• 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, please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample. All application materials should be submitted in the order outlined above, and as one PDF document.

We offer a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. The expected annual salary range (excluding bonus) for this position is between $110,000 and $120,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors.

Cohen Milstein is committed to recruiting, promoting, and retaining a diverse workplace within our firm. We view diversity as an inclusive concept that encompasses, without limitation, race, color, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, age, disability, gender identity, and sexual orientation. We believe that diversity enhances the quality of service we provide to clients and makes the Firm a more vibrant and fulfilling place to work, and we strongly encourage women, people of color, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

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