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 with the following qualifications and responsibilities:

Job Overview:

The Junior-Mid Level Benefits Associate Attorney will provide comprehensive legal support in benefits and compensation matters, including qualified retirement plans, health & welfare plans, executive & deferred compensation arrangements, and supporting benefits and compensation in M&A transactions. The ideal candidate must possess strong legal analysis skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and support on various benefits and compensation matters, including qualified retirement plans, health & welfare plans, and executive & deferred compensation arrangements.
• Assist in benefits and compensation matters related to M&A transactions.
• Support in ERISA litigation and withdrawal liability cases (experience in these areas is a plus).
• Conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and provide oral advocacy as necessary.
• Managed and maintained client relationships, ensuring timely and effective communication and resolution of legal issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of benefits experience in private practice.
• Experience with qualified retirement plans, health & welfare plans, and executive & deferred compensation arrangements.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent writing, oral advocacy, communication, and legal analysis skills.
• . from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work 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, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment.

Education & Certifications:

• . from an ABA-accredited law school.

Skills:

• Strong legal analysis skills.
• Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting legal documents.

Job Location:

Heights, VA

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 remote up to days per week); Contemporary Work Environment; Positive and Respectful Work Climate.

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