Benefits and Compensation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Benefits and Compensation Associate with at least four years of experience to join its Seattle, WA office. The successful candidate will collaborate with employers on health and welfare plan matters, 401(k) and retirement plans, and other benefits.

Duties

• Advise clients on health and welfare plan matters.
• Manage 401(k) and retirement plan issues.
• Collaborate with various practice areas within the firm.
• Maintain frequent contact with clients' in-house attorneys and HR professionals.

Requirements

• JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Minimum of four years of experience in benefits and compensation at a law or consulting firm.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and client service skills.
• Bar admission in the state of hire or eligibility for admission.
• Top academic credentials.

Education

• JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the state of hire or eligibility for admission.

Skills

• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proven client service abilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Flexible time off and paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance and education programs.
• Wellbeing programs and transportation benefits.
• Employee assistance program with counseling services.

This law firm focuses its work in six industries, although it also practices in a few more. Some of these industries include: food and agribusiness, banking, natural resources and public-private project development, mining, energy and health care. The firm has locations in Canada, across the United States (Colorado, Utah, Washington, New York, etc.) Asia-Pacific region and Europe. The firm services their clients' legal needs all over the world.