Junior-Mid Level Benefits Associate Attorney

A law firm in Durham is seeking a Junior-Mid Level Benefits Associate Attorney with 2-4 years of experience in private practice. The ideal candidate will have experience with qualified retirement plans, health & welfare plans, and executive & deferred compensation arrangements. Additionally, supporting benefits and compensation in M&A, ERISA litigation, and withdrawal liability experience is a plus. The Junior-Mid Level Benefits Associate Attorney must be detail-oriented and possess excellent writing, oral advocacy, communication, and legal analysis skills. They should have a J.D. from an ABA accredited law school, excellent academic credentials, and exceptional interpersonal skills to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff.

Duties:

• Work on matters related to qualified retirement plans, health & welfare plans, and executive & deferred compensation arrangements
• Support benefits and compensation in M&A transactions
• Handle ERISA litigation and withdrawal liability matters (preferred)
• Provide detailed-oriented legal analysis
• Draft legal documents and correspondence
• Conduct legal research
• Communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, and staff

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of benefits experience in private practice
• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
• Admission to the Bar in the relevant jurisdiction

Education:

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

Certifications:

Admission to the Bar in the relevant jurisdiction

Skills:

• Excellent writing, oral advocacy, communication, and legal analysis skills
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of individuals
• Exceptional interpersonal skills

Benefits Offered:

• Health & Wellness
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Care
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Total Compensation
• 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
• Culture and Workplace