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
