ERISA & Employee Benefits Attorney Orion Placement - 5.0 Amherst, NY Job Details Full-time $110,000 - $140,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Opportunities for advancement Retirement plan Qualifications Legal advocacy Law Writing skills Doctor of Law (JD) U.S. Patent and Trademark Office experience Legal research Bar Full Job Description Why This Is a Great Opportunity Join a highly respected, well-established law firm with a long history of success and a collaborative culture. Work directly with experienced attorneys on sophisticated ERISA, employee benefits, labor, and employment matters. Build meaningful client relationships with labor unions, benefit funds, and employee-focused organizations. Gain hands-on experience with counseling, compliance, litigation, and benefit plan design. Enjoy challenging, impactful work with strong mentorship and long-term career growth. Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), generous PTO, and bonus opportunities.

Location:

Buffalo, NY - Full-time, 100% on-site. Join our collaborative team in a professional office environment where you'll work closely with experienced attorneys and clients.

Note:

Candidates must have 2+ years of labor, employment law, and/or employee benefits experience and be admitted to the New York Bar. About Us We are a well-established, full-service law firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence, integrity, and client service. Our attorneys work collaboratively to deliver exceptional legal counsel while fostering a supportive, collegial environment where professionals can grow and thrive. Confidential Employer. Job Description Advise clients on ERISA and employee benefits matters, including compliance, counseling, and litigation. Work directly with benefit funds, labor unions, and employee-focused clients. Assist in designing and administering health and retirement benefit plans. Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws governing employee benefit plans. Support labor and employment law matters as part of a diverse legal practice. Conduct legal research and prepare motions, briefs, agreements, and legal opinions. Participate in client meetings, strategy discussions, negotiations, and court proceedings. Collaborate with experienced attorneys while developing increasing responsibility over client matters. Qualifications J.D. from an accredited law school. Admitted to the New York Bar. 2+ years of labor, employment law, employee benefits, or ERISA experience. Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication abilities. Ability to manage multiple matters while providing outstanding client service. Commitment to employee rights and collaborative client representation is highly valued. Why You Will Love Working Here You'll join a supportive, inclusive team that values mentorship, collaboration, and professional development. We offer meaningful work that positively impacts employees and organizations, exposure to sophisticated legal matters, opportunities for long-term advancement, and a culture where attorneys are encouraged to grow their practice while working alongside highly respected colleagues.

JPC-1437

Pay:

$110,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Briefly explain which role on your resume best aligns with this position and why. If you have any resume gaps, please briefly explain. This role is on site at the Buffalo, NY location. Confirm you are okay with this: Y/N In what city/state do you currently reside? What base salary range would you need to make a move? Pls keep it aligned with your directly relevant experience, as candidates seeking compensation above their experience level may not be considered.

Experience:

labor, employment or ERISA law: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

NY bar license (Required)

Work Location:

In person