Junior-Mid Level Benefits Associate Attorney

1-7 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking a Junior-Mid Level Benefits Associate Attorney in Austin, TX.

Job Overview:

The firm seeks a detail-oriented individual with 2-4 years of benefits experience in private practice to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience with qualified retirement plans, health & welfare plans, and executive & deferred compensation arrangements. Experience supporting benefits and compensation in M&A, ERISA litigation, and withdrawal liability is a plus. The candidate must possess excellent writing, oral advocacy, communication, and legal analysis skills.

Duties:

• Provide legal support and counsel on qualified retirement plans, health & welfare plans, and executive & deferred compensation arrangements.
• Assist in benefits and compensation matters in M&A transactions.
• Handle ERISA litigation and withdrawal liability issues.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Draft legal documents, including agreements, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Participate in client meetings and negotiations.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex legal matters.

Requirements:

• . from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• 2-4 years of benefits experience in private practice.
• Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

Certifications:

• State Bar admission in Texas (preferred).

Skills:

• Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Legal analysis and research skills.
• Relationship-building and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information.
• Agility in responding to unexpected challenges.
• Good judgment and composure.

Benefits offered:

• Medical; Dental; Vision Care.
• Health Savings Accounts; Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellness Program; Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Competitive Base Pay.
• Outstanding Benefits.
• Unlimited PTO Plus 10 Paid Holidays.
• Performance Recognition.
• ABA, State, and Local Bar Membership Fee Reimbursement.
• 401(k) with Company Contribution.
• Short-Term Disability Plan; Long-Term Disability Plan.
• Life Insurance; Critical Illness Insurance.
• Parental/Family Leave.
• Respected Organization with a Collaborative Culture.
• Growing Firm with an Exciting Future.
• Flexible Remote Work Policy (Ability to work remotely up to days per week).
• Contemporary Work Environment.
• Positive and Respectful Work Climate.

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