Employee Benefits Associate

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

The Best Best & Krieger LLP law firm is currently seeking an Employee Benefits Associate with at least 3-5 years of experience in qualified retirement plans. This is a great opportunity for an attorney looking to work with non-ERISA public retirement plans and church plans. The ideal candidate will also have knowledge of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and related regulatory frameworks.

In this role, the Employee Benefits Associate will be responsible for designing and ensuring compliance of qualified retirement plans, including tax and fiduciary compliance. They will also work with non-ERISA, governmental, and church plan clients, as well as CalPERS. Other responsibilities include drafting plan documents and summary plan descriptions, negotiating service provider contracts, and counseling plan sponsors and fiduciaries on compliance requirements and best practices.

The ideal candidate will have strong written and oral communication skills, the ability to work in a collaborative environment, and a desire to develop and maintain client relationships. They should also have experience with IRS voluntary compliance programs, governmental 457(b) plans, and knowledge of the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013. Admission to practice in California is required for this position.

The salary range for this position is $122,500 - $180,000, depending on the selected candidate's years of practice and experience. The law firm offers a diverse and inclusive work environment, where the unique perspectives and experiences of each colleague are respected and valued.

Job Title: Employee Benefits Associate
Department: Law Firm
Experience: 3-5 years
Salary: $122,500 - $180,000
Location: Remote/Optional Work from Home

Responsibilities:
- Design and ensure compliance of qualified retirement plans
- Work with non-ERISA public retirement plans and church plans
- Draft plan documents and summary plan descriptions
- Negotiate service provider contracts
- Counsel plan sponsors and fiduciaries on compliance requirements and best practices
- Work with CalPERS
- Manage and maintain client relationships
- Develop new business
- Supervise others

Qualifications:
- At least 3-5 years of experience with qualified retirement plans
- Knowledge of ERISA, Internal Revenue Code, and related regulatory frameworks
- Interest in working with non-ERISA, governmental, and church plan clients
- Experience with IRS voluntary compliance programs, governmental 457(b) plans, and Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment
- Admission to practice in California

Salary Information:
- Expected pay scale: $122,500 - $180,000
- Actual salary within range depends on years of practice and experience

The Best Best & Krieger LLP law firm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating and nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value and respect our colleagues for their unique perspectives and experiences.

Join our team and make a difference in complex legal issues facing public agencies, businesses, and individuals across the . Apply now to become our Employee Benefits Associate.

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Qualified Plan Design, Compliance, Negotiation, Counseling, Written and Oral Communication, Client Relationship Management, Business Development, Supervision, Entrepreneurialism

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Interested candidates should apply through the company's website

Qualification and Experience Admission to Practice in California

Legal