Employee Benefits Attorney

Washington, D.C. office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks an employee benefits attorney with 4+ years of experience with qualified retirement plans and a strong interest in working with non-ERISA public retirement plans and church plans. The candidate must have experience in qualified plan design and compliance, including both tax and fiduciary compliance. Must have knowledge of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and related regulatory frameworks. Must be interested in learning about and working with non-ERISA, governmental and church plan clients, and CalPERS. Should have experience drafting plan documents and summary plan descriptions, negotiating service provider contracts, reviewing investment management agreements and counseling plan sponsors and fiduciaries on compliance requirements and fiduciary best practices, including plan governance. Should have experience with the IRS voluntary compliance programs, the design and administration of governmental 457(b) plans, and some knowledge of the Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013. Should have strong written and oral communication skills, a desire to work in a collaborative environment with a highly engaged team, and a demonstrated ability to manage and maintain significant client relationships. Must be admitted to practice in California.

As a well-known law firm they provide integrity, trust, efficiency and a quick response to their clients. It is important to them to have great communication with their clientele so that all their concerns are understood. With over 200 talented attorneys, they service clients out of nine offices throughout the United States from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. A few of this law firm's specialties include: public finance, bankruptcy, litigation, environmental law, labor & employment, healthcare and education.