Junior-Mid Level Benefits Associate Attorney

1-7 yrs required

Full-time

No

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

Job Overview:

The Junior-Mid Level Benefits Associate Attorney will be responsible for supporting benefits and compensation matters with a focus on qualified retirement plans, health & welfare plans, and executive & deferred compensation arrangements. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of benefits experience in private practice and possess excellent writing, oral advocacy, communication, and legal analysis skills.

Duties:

• Provide legal support for benefits and compensation matters, including qualified retirement plans, health & welfare plans, and executive & deferred compensation arrangements.
• Assist in supporting benefits and compensation aspects of M&A transactions.
• Handle ERISA litigation and withdrawal liability matters as needed.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on various benefits and compensation issues.
• Draft legal documents, including plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and memoranda.
• Communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, and staff regarding benefits and compensation matters.

Requirements:

• . from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 2-4 years of benefits experience in private practice.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
• Ability to manage confidential information with tact and discretion.
• Confidence in identifying and analyzing issues, making decisions, and initiating actions/solutions.

Education and Certifications:

• . from an ABA-accredited law school.

Skills:

• Excellent writing, oral advocacy, communication, and legal analysis skills.
• Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices.
• Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork.
• Agility in responding to unexpected challenges and developing innovative solutions.
• Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment.

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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