Employee Benefits Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks an Employee Benefits Associate in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in tax-qualified retirement plans, benefits-related transactional work, non-qualified deferred compensation plans, or equity compensation arrangements.

Duties

• Advise clients on tax-qualified retirement plans and related matters.
• Engage in benefits-related transactional work.
• Handle non-qualified deferred compensation plans.
• Manage equity compensation arrangements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical, writing, and verbal skills.
• Strong academic credentials.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• LL.M. in Employee Benefits preferred.

Skills

• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Significant opportunity for advancement.
• Collegial work environment.

This Amlaw firm specializes in intellectual property and is committed to providing its associates with both a positive work environment and sophisticated work. Flexible scheduling and pro-bono work are aspects highly valued by the firm. This firm has also obtained its second perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index as Best Place to Work for LGBT equality.