ERISA/Employee Benefits Mid-Level Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level associate to join its Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Team in New York City, NY. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health and welfare benefits and be able to support client work with minimal supervision.

Duties

• Provide legal support on employee benefits matters.
• Advise clients on health and welfare benefits.
• Collaborate with team members to advance projects.
• Deliver practical, business-oriented advice.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of experience in employee benefits.
• Proficiency in health and welfare benefits.
• Ability to work semi-independently.
• Strong communication and writing skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in good standing.

Skills

• Excellent judgment and client service skills.
• Proactive and collaborative team player.

Benefits

• Standard benefits package.
• Potential for additional contingent compensation.

This firm has gone through countless mergers to end up where it is today: a national full-service firm. The New York office has the advantage of having both suburban East Coast offices and branches in several major cities, which allows the firm to accommodate a spectrum of needs and clients. In the city, the practice is strongly litigation and intellectual property oriented, with a particularly popular employment section. Associates here have the benefits of a smaller firm attitude with the offices and paychecks of a large firm. Pulling down lots of hours, but not unreasonable amounts, the associates get good responsibility and on the job training.