Associate Attorney needed for Pittsburgh office

A law firm in Pittsburgh is actively seeking an Associate Attorney specializing in Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation with a minimum of 1 year of law firm or clerkship experience. The role will primarily focus on handling the employee benefits and executive compensation aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions. Additionally, it will provide exposure to qualified plan counseling, compliance issues, and ERISA litigation. The ideal candidate should possess excellent academic credentials, strong writing, and analytical skills.

Duties:

• Handle employee benefits and executive compensation aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and transactions.
• Provide qualified plan counseling and address compliance issues.
• Represent clients in ERISA litigation matters.
• Draft legal documents, agreements, and compliance-related materials.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on employee benefits and executive compensation laws.
• Collaborate with clients and legal teams to develop effective legal strategies.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of law firm or clerkship experience.
• Strong understanding of employee benefits and executive compensation laws.
• Familiarity with qualified plan counseling and compliance issues.

Education:

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

Certifications:

Admission to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills:

• Specialized knowledge in employee benefits and executive compensation.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Experience in drafting legal documents and agreements.
• Legal research and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Detail-oriented and organized approach to legal responsibilities.

Associates say that this Vault 20 law firm offers consistently substantive work across all levels of seniority and a collegial atmosphere. The prestigious firm, which has offices located across the country, provides valuable training and abundant mentorship opportunities to its associates, as well as a partner-track atmosphere that strives for high associate retention. Associates also praise the firm for its generous pro-bono and face-time policies.