Associate Attorney Employee Benefits Law (Hybrid)

Job Overview
A boutique law firm specializing in employee benefits law is seeking a junior to mid-level Associate Attorney to join its team in Seattle, Washington. This role provides a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic practice area, focusing on health and retirement plan matters, compliance, transactional work, and occasional litigation support. The firm offers a supportive environment with flexible scheduling options and a manageable billable hour requirement. This position is ideal for attorneys looking to develop a practice in employee benefits law within a collaborative and collegial setting.

Duties

• Assist in negotiating investment transactions and a variety of contracts related to employee benefits
• Draft government filings, employee communications, and other essential legal documents
• Advise clients on emerging legal issues such as mental health parity requirements for health plans
• Provide compliance and counseling services for health and retirement plans
• Support litigation efforts when necessary
• Collaborate with colleagues on complex legal matters involving ERISA, tax law, labor, data privacy, mergers and acquisitions, and administrative law

Requirements

• Prior experience in employee benefits law or a tax-related background is a plus, though not required
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Eagerness to build a legal practice focused on employee benefits in a fast-evolving field

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar (Washington State preferred or eligibility to waive in)

Skills

• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide practical solutions
• Strong research and writing abilities
• Organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Interest in developing expertise in employee benefits law, including ERISA, tax, and labor law

This Washington-based firm specializes exclusively in employee benefits and ERISA law. A knowledgeable team of seven attorneys are staffed at the firm. It has eight areas of practice. A few of its practice disciplines consist of retirement plans, health-welfare plans and governmental benefit plans.