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 Washington, DC 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 statutory and regulatory changes affecting benefits and compensation.
• Collaborate with various practice areas including corporate, labor and employment, and ERISA litigation.
• Maintain frequent contact with clients' in-house attorneys and human resource professionals.

Requirements

• JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Minimum of four years of experience in benefits and compensation at a law firm 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 pre-tax reimbursement accounts.
• Back-up child and elder care program.
• Education and college advising program.
• Wellbeing programs and activities.
• Mass transit and travel assistance programs.
• Employee assistance program with confidential counseling.

This impressively large multinational has a Washington, DC, office modest in size. There, this mid-sized group handles high-tech, high-profile intellectual property and communications work. The lawyers here are very savvy as to what's happening in their fields. They praise the relaxed environment. Reportedly, pay and benefits are top-notch as well.