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Atlanta office of an AmLaw firm seeks mid-level ERISA/benefits litigation associate attorney with 3+ years of class action experience. Legal

The candidate should possess strong academics, excellent writing capabilities, the ability to take ownership and willingness to work in a fast paced environment.

The legal practice was opened fourteen years ago. There are almost one-hundred practiced attorneys on staff. They represent start-up companies to major corporations nationally and worldwide. Practice areas include entertainment-music, litigation, corporate-tax, business reorganization-bankruptcy, intellectual property law, labor-employment, real estate, and public finance. Attorneys were recognized in a top publication for their expertise in entertainment law. The Georgia-based office is dedicated to community service through pro-bono work and support of numerous charitable organizations.

ERISA/Executive Compensation

Full-Time

Atlanta office of our client seeks senior ERISA compliance counsel with 7+ years of experience. The candidate works directly with the Managing Attorney and other members of the legal team on compliance matters, interacts regularly with clients, and plays a key role in managing those client relationships. Performs quality legal work with limited review. Works Independently/Minimal Supervision from Principal. Research ERISA and Benefits issues; synthesize and summarize such issues into readable documents for clients. Prepare primary legal documents, including: Memorandums; Plan documents; Resolutions, Participant Agreements, Amendments. Meet with clients to determine their legal needs and the appropriate action to achieve their goals. Take seriously and achieve minimum monthly billable hour goals which involves finding new ERISA legal compliance issues with existing clients. Look for potential new business by anticipating new issues with existing (and prospective) clients. Research and analyze the law on complex ERISA issues and write easy-to-understand memoranda for submission to the client. Anticipate and mitigate potential legal problems within the firm or for a client, and develop strategies to avoid costly legal non-compliance issues and reduce potential areas of risk. Perform due diligence in legal matters concerning contracts, agreements, and mergers and acquisitions; and confidently handle initial prospective client conversations, with the aim of converting those prospects into paying clients. Participate in 5-6 webinars per year. Expertise in Executive Compensation, Retirement Plans, and Health and Welfare Benefits legal compliance is required. Legal

ERISA/Executive Compensation

Full-Time

Atlanta office of our client seeks managing attorney with 10 years of ERISA/employee benefits legal compliance experience. The candidate will be overseeing the production and activities of other attorneys, developing new clients, and independently handling billable work. Working independently with minimal supervision from Principal. Motivating employees to perform consistently with the Firm culture, according to stated core values. Supervising all attorneys to ensure they are meeting their minimum billable hours requirements and maintaining excellence in their work product. Evaluating Firm growth and legal staffing needs. Bringing to the Owner's attention any changes necessary to achieve Firm goals. Working with the Owner to make decisions regarding hiring and firing. Leveraging prior professional relationships to attract and retain new clients. Leveraging existing client relationships for add-on business. Dealing directly with clients if they have an issue or complaint with the Firm. Reviewing Budget, Budget Variance, Profit/Loss statements to identify areas of concern. Making budget recommendations based on the Firm's business plan and annual revenue goals. Develop Competency in ESOP practice area. Performing billable work. Researching ERISA and Benefits issues; synthesize and summarize issues into readable documents for clients. Preparing primary legal documents, including: Memorandums, Plan document, Resolutions, Participant Agreements, Amendments. Meeting with clients to determine their legal needs and the appropriate action to achieve their goals. Drafting and reviewing Attorney articles for Firm newsletter on relevant ERISA and Benefits legal topics. Anticipating new issues with existing and prospective clients to develop additional and new business. Researching and analyzing the law on complex ERISA issues and writing easy-to-understand memorandums for submission to the client. Anticipating and mitigating potential legal problems within the Firm or for a client and developing strategies to avoid costly legal non-compliance issues and reducing potential areas of risk. Performing due diligence in legal matters concerning contracts, agreements, and mergers and acquisitions. Legal

ERISA/Executive Compensation

Full-Time