Employee Benefits Attorney

A law firm in Irvine is seeking an experienced Employee Benefits Attorney with 5+ years of experience. The ideal candidate will have significant expertise in counseling employers on various ERISA and non-ERISA plans and arrangements, including retirement plans and health and welfare plans. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.

Duties:

• Provide comprehensive legal counsel to employers on ERISA and non-ERISA employee benefit plans.
• Advise clients on retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and other benefit arrangements.
• Draft and review plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and other legal documents related to employee benefits.
• Assist with compliance matters related to ERISA regulations and other relevant laws.
• Handle client communications and negotiations related to employee benefit matters.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the California Bar.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing as an Employee Benefits Attorney.
• Expertise in counseling employers on ERISA and non-ERISA plans and arrangements.

Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Active membership in the California Bar.

Skills:

• Extensive experience counseling employers on employee benefit plans.
• Strong understanding of ERISA regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to draft and review complex legal documents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

This law firm has extensive knowledge in labor law and global employment. Their areas of practice include wage and hour, class actions, affirmative action, whistleblowing, retaliation, corporate compliance and ethics, discrimination, and training. Their offices are located all across the globe.