Junior-Mid Level Benefits Associate Attorney

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.
• J.D. 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:

• J.D. 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 2.5 days per week); Contemporary Work Environment; Positive and Respectful Work Climate.

Built on client focus, this firm has been nationally ranked in 15 practice areas by US News. This firm provides strategic, sophisticated, affordable counsel across the country and internationally. Attorneys at this firm focus on their clients' entire organization, not just on the legal matters. They work in collaborative, cross-practice teams which focus not only on legal and regulatory matters, but also on operational issues, market opportunities, and competitive advantage. Additionally, the attorneys at this firm have a deep understanding and experience in a number of industries subject to unique regulatory or rapidly changing market conditions.