Junior-Mid Level Benefits Associate Attorney

1-7 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm seeks a Junior-Mid Level Benefits Associate Attorney for its Manitowoc, WI, location. The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:

Job Overview:

The Junior-Mid Level Benefits Associate Attorney will be responsible for providing legal support and counsel in benefits and compensation, focusing on qualified retirement plans, health & welfare plans, and executive & deferred compensation arrangements. The candidate will also support benefits and compensation aspects in M&A transactions, ERISA litigation, and withdrawal liability matters.

Duties:

• Provide legal advice and support on various benefits and compensation matters.
• Assist in the drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements, plan documents, and other legal documents related to employee benefits and compensation.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex benefits and compensation issues.
• Support M&A transactions by conducting due diligence, assessing benefits and compensation implications, and assisting with transaction documents.
• Represent clients in ERISA litigation and withdrawal liability disputes, as necessary.
• Collaborate with other attorneys, paralegals, and support staff on various legal matters.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of benefits experience in private practice.
• Experience with qualified retirement plans, health & welfare plans, and executive & deferred compensation arrangements.
• Experience supporting benefits and compensation in M&A transactions and ERISA litigation is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with excellent writing, oral advocacy, communication, and legal analysis skills.
• . from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Education & Certifications:

• . from an ABA-accredited law school.

Skills:

• Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team.
• Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the Firm.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff.
• Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion.
• Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions.
• Agility to respond to unexpected challenges and develop 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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