Mid-Level Employee Benefits Associate

Job Overview:
A national law firm is seeking a highly skilled Mid-Level Associate to join its Employee Benefits practice group. This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney with experience in employee benefits law to work with a diverse range of clients, providing high-level legal counsel in areas such as qualified retirement plans, executive compensation, health & welfare plans, fringe benefits, and more. The firm offers flexibility in location, with candidates able to be affiliated with offices across multiple states.

Location:

• Washington, DC

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel on employee benefits matters, including ERISA and related issues
• Advise on qualified retirement plans, executive compensation, health & welfare plans, and fringe benefits
• Counsel clients on legal aspects of mergers and acquisitions, downsizing, and other workforce management issues
• Conduct legal research and analysis to distill complex issues into clear, actionable advice
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams and clients to solve complex employee benefits-related matters
• Prepare written materials, including memos, reports, and client communications
• Support senior attorneys and partners in case preparation and strategy

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in employee benefits law, including knowledge of ERISA
• Familiarity with qualified retirement plans, executive compensation, health & welfare plans, fringe benefits, and/or mergers and acquisitions
• Strong academic credentials
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Proven ability to distill complex legal matters into clear, actionable advice
• Experience with substantial legal research
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic and team-oriented environment

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admission to practice law in one of the specified jurisdictions is mandatory

Skills:

• In-depth understanding of employee benefits law, including ERISA
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Client-focused with excellent client relations acumen
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong research skills

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Flexible work options and a collaborative work environment

This DC firmwith offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic Regionis popular with its associates, who give the mentoring program, opportunities to do pro bono work, and collegiality high marks. Such an endorsement speaks for itself in terms of firm culture! Especially strong in regulatory practices, this firm is known for its health care group, including some great litigation attorneys. The office is a collaborative effort, and you will see the most productive use of support staff at this firm. This allows associates more time to get involved in a file and take on more responsibility. Pay and benefits are competitive.