Junior-Mid Level Benefits Associate Attorney

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Salt Lake City, UT

Junior-Mid Level Benefits Associate Attorney

Attorney

1-7 yrs required

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A law firm is seeking a Junior-Mid Level Benefits Associate Attorney with the following qualifications and responsibilities:

Job Overview:

The Junior-Mid Level Benefits Associate Attorney will support benefits and compensation matters, including qualified retirement plans, health & welfare plans, and executive & deferred compensation arrangements. The ideal candidate should possess excellent legal analysis, writing, and communication skills, along with the ability to work well independently and within a team.

Duties:

• Provide legal support and counsel on benefits and compensation matters, including qualified retirement plans, health & welfare plans, and executive & deferred compensation arrangements.
• Assist in benefits and compensation aspects of M&A transactions.
• Handle ERISA litigation and withdrawal liability matters (experience in these areas is a plus).
• Conduct legal research and analysis on benefits and compensation issues.
• Draft legal documents, including plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and employee communications.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and staff on various legal matters.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of benefits experience in private practice.
• . from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Detail-oriented with strong writing, oral advocacy, and communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and 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 legal issues and initiating solutions.
• Agility in responding to unexpected challenges and maintaining composure.

Education and Certifications:

• . from an ABA-accredited law school.

Skills:

• Excellent writing, oral advocacy, and communication skills.
• Strong legal analysis skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage confidential information.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a team.

Job Location:

Salt Lake City, UT

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.