Employee Benefits Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior to mid-level Employee Benefits Associate to join its team in Boise, Idaho. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience focusing on employee benefits law, including tax and ERISA, with expertise in retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and executive compensation.

Duties

• Advise clients on employee benefits law, including tax and ERISA.
• Draft and review documents related to retirement and welfare plans.
• Collaborate with team members on complex legal matters.
• Conduct legal research and provide written analysis.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in employee benefits law.
• Strong academic background.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Energetic and collaborative personality.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the state of Idaho or eligibility to waive in.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.

Benefits

• Robust wellness program and unlimited PTO.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Enhanced parental leave and family benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Opportunities for educational assistance and continuing legal education.

This is undoubtedly one of the Mountain West's most distinguished law firms. This firm has super legal work, very good compensation and really emphasizes lifestyle for the associates who join the firm. A large law firm, with offices throughout the United States, this firm has established itself as one of the key power players in the Mountain West legal community. A great number of the attorneys who are a part of this firm are in The Best Lawyers in America. This is undoubtedly one of the best firms to work for in the Mountain West region, and we have heard praises of this firm from virtually every associate we have ever spoken with here. This firm practices in virtually all areas of the law and is strong in most. The largest praises we have heard of this firm are in its corporate and litigation departments.