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 legal support and counsel in various aspects of benefits and compensation law. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative team environment while handling diverse and complex legal matters.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and support in matters related to qualified retirement plans, health & welfare plans, and executive & deferred compensation arrangements.
• Assist in supporting benefits and compensation issues in M&A transactions.
• Handle ERISA litigation matters and withdrawal liability cases.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on benefits and compensation laws and regulations.
• Draft and review legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and plan documents.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external clients to address legal issues and provide strategic advice.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of benefits experience in private practice.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Detail-oriented with strong writing, oral advocacy, and communication skills.
• Ability to learn and adapt to evolving legal standards and firm needs.
• Capacity to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and tact.
• Confidence in identifying and analyzing complex legal issues and providing solutions.
• Agility to respond to unexpected challenges and innovate as needed.
• Good judgment and ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.

Education & Certifications:

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

Skills:

• Legal analysis
• Written and oral communication
• Research
• Negotiation
• Client relationship management
• Time management
• Problem-solving
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Confidentiality

Job Location:

Milwaukee, WI

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 a Collaborative Culture
• Growing Firm with an Exciting Future
• Flexible Remote Work Policy (Ability to work remotely 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.