Benefits & Compensation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Benefits & Compensation Associate with at least four years of experience to join its Missoula, MT office. The successful candidate will collaborate with employers on health and welfare plan matters, 401(k) and retirement plans, and other benefits. This role involves working with various practice areas, including corporate, labor and employment, and ERISA litigation.

Duties

• Advise employers on health and welfare plan matters.
• Manage 401(k) and retirement plan issues.
• Collaborate with other practice areas within the firm.
• Maintain frequent contact with clients' in-house attorneys and HR professionals.

Requirements

• At least four years of benefits and compensation experience in a law firm or consulting firm.
• Bar admission in the state of hire or eligibility to obtain it.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and client service skills.
• Top academic credentials.

Education

• JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the state of hire or ability to obtain it.

Skills

• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proven client service abilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Flexible time off and paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance and education programs.
• Wellbeing programs and transportation benefits.
• Access to an employee assistance program.

This huge multinational is modest in size in their Missoula office. There, this mid-sized group handles high-tech, including intellectual property and high-level communications work. Look for young, start up technology companies to be the typical client here. This firm is a great fit for someone interested in a firm that has an international reputation as being one of the premier law firms for lawyers interested in technology practice, including finance, mergers & acquisitions, litigation and trial, and intellectual property matters.