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 for their office in Madison, WI. The ideal candidate should have 2-4 years of benefits experience in private practice, including expertise in qualified retirement plans, health & welfare plans, and executive & deferred compensation arrangements. Supporting benefits and compensation in M&A, ERISA litigation, and withdrawal liability experience is a plus. The candidate must be detail-oriented and possess excellent writing, oral advocacy, communication, and legal analysis skills.

Job Overview:

• Position: Junior-Mid Level Benefits Associate Attorney
• Location: Madison, WI
• Type: Full-time

Duties:

• Provide legal support and counsel on a range of benefits and compensation matters.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various benefit plan documents, agreements, and disclosures.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex benefits and compensation issues.
• Assist in benefits-related aspects of mergers and acquisitions, ERISA litigation, and withdrawal liability matters.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external clients to provide comprehensive legal advice and solutions.

Requirements:

• . from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 2-4 years of benefits experience in private practice.
• Experience with qualified retirement plans, health & welfare plans, and executive & deferred compensation arrangements.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Ability to learn and adapt to evolving legal standards and firm needs.
• Strong ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Effective teamwork and relationship-building skills at all levels.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to handle confidential information and sensitive situations with discretion.
• Confidence in issue identification, decision-making, and problem-solving.
• Agility to respond to unexpected challenges with innovative solutions while maintaining professionalism.

Education and Certifications:

• . from an ABA-accredited law school.

Skills:

• Excellent writing, oral advocacy, and legal analysis skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Proficiency in managing confidential information.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to make decisions and initiate actions/solutions.
• Composure and good judgment under pressure.

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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