Junior-Mid Level Benefits Associate Attorney

A law firm seeks a Junior-Mid Level Benefits Associate Attorney for its Manitowoc, WI, location. The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:

Job Overview:

The Junior-Mid Level Benefits Associate Attorney will be responsible for providing legal support and counsel in benefits and compensation, focusing on qualified retirement plans, health & welfare plans, and executive & deferred compensation arrangements. The candidate will also support benefits and compensation aspects in M&A transactions, ERISA litigation, and withdrawal liability matters.

Duties:

• Provide legal advice and support on various benefits and compensation matters.
• Assist in the drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements, plan documents, and other legal documents related to employee benefits and compensation.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex benefits and compensation issues.
• Support M&A transactions by conducting due diligence, assessing benefits and compensation implications, and assisting with transaction documents.
• Represent clients in ERISA litigation and withdrawal liability disputes, as necessary.
• Collaborate with other attorneys, paralegals, and support staff on various legal matters.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of benefits experience in private practice.
• Experience with qualified retirement plans, health & welfare plans, and executive & deferred compensation arrangements.
• Experience supporting benefits and compensation in M&A transactions and ERISA litigation is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with excellent writing, oral advocacy, communication, and legal analysis skills.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Education & Certifications:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

Skills:

• Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team.
• Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the Firm.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff.
• Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion.
• Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions.
• Agility to respond to unexpected challenges and develop innovative solutions.
• Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment.

Benefits offered:

• Medical; Dental; Vision Care.
• Health Savings Accounts; Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellness Program; Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Competitive Base Pay; Outstanding Benefits.
• Unlimited PTO Plus 10 Paid Holidays.
• Performance Recognition.
• ABA, State, and Local Bar Membership Fee Reimbursement.
• 401(k) with Company Contribution.
• Short-Term Disability Plan; Long-Term Disability Plan.
• Life Insurance; Critical Illness Insurance.
• Parental/Family Leave.
• Respected Organization with a Collaborative Culture.
• Growing Firm with an Exciting Future.
• Flexible Remote Work Policy (Ability to work remotely up to 2.5 days per week).
• Contemporary Work Environment; Positive and Respectful Work Climate.

Built on client focus, this firm has been nationally ranked in 15 practice areas by US News. This firm provides strategic, sophisticated, affordable counsel across the country and internationally. Attorneys at this firm focus on their clients' entire organization, not just on the legal matters. They work in collaborative, cross-practice teams which focus not only on legal and regulatory matters, but also on operational issues, market opportunities, and competitive advantage. Additionally, the attorneys at this firm have a deep understanding and experience in a number of industries subject to unique regulatory or rapidly changing market conditions.