Employee Benefits Attorney

4-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in San Francisco is seeking an experienced Employee Benefits Attorney with 5+ years of experience. The ideal candidate will have significant experience counseling employers on various ERISA and non-ERISA plans and arrangements, including retirement plans and health and welfare plans. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential for this role.

Duties:

• Provide counsel to employers on a wide range of ERISA and non-ERISA plans and arrangements.
• Advise clients on compliance issues related to retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and other employee benefits programs.
• Draft and review plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and other legal documents.
• Assist with plan administration, including reviewing plan amendments and participant communications.
• Represent clients in discussions and negotiations with regulatory agencies, such as the IRS and Department of Labor, regarding employee benefits matters.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (.) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• 5+ years of experience practicing employee benefits law.
• Strong understanding of ERISA and other relevant federal and state laws and regulations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Education:

Juris Doctor (.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Skills:

• Significant experience counseling employers on employee benefits matters.
• Thorough knowledge of ERISA and non-ERISA retirement and health/welfare plans.
• Ability to draft and review complex legal documents.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical abilities.
• Familiarity with regulatory agencies and compliance processes related to employee benefits.

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