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 Austin, TX office. The ideal candidate should have 2-4 years of benefits experience in private practice, with 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.

Job Overview: The Junior-Mid Level Benefits Associate Attorney will be responsible for providing legal support and counsel in the areas of benefits and compensation, with a focus on qualified retirement plans, health & welfare plans, and executive & deferred compensation arrangements. The candidate must be detail-oriented and possess excellent writing, oral advocacy, communication, and legal analysis skills.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and support in benefits and compensation matters
• Draft and review legal documents related to qualified retirement plans, health & welfare plans, and executive & deferred compensation arrangements
• Assist in supporting benefits and compensation in M&A transactions
• Handle ERISA litigation matters, if required
• Conduct legal research and analysis on benefits and compensation issues
• Collaborate with internal teams and external clients on benefits and compensation projects
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and situations

Requirements:

• . from an ABA-accredited law school
• 2-4 years of benefits experience in private practice
• Excellent academic credentials
• 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 and ability to work effectively with diverse groups
• Ability to manage confidential information with tact and discretion
• Agility to respond to unexpected challenges and develop innovative solutions
• Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment

Education and Certifications:

• . from an ABA-accredited law school

Skills:

• Excellent writing, oral advocacy, communication, and legal analysis skills
• Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion
• Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the Firm
• Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions
• Agility to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor

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 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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