Employee Benefits Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Employee Benefits Associate for their Milwaukee, WI office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of experience in employee benefits, including work with qualified retirement plans, nonqualified plans, and health and welfare plans.

Duties

• Advise clients on employee benefits matters.
• Draft and review plan documents and agreements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with clients to develop strategic benefits solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience in employee benefits.
• Experience with qualified and nonqualified retirement plans.
• Familiarity with health and welfare plans.

Education

• Law degree (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• License to practice in Wisconsin or eligibility to waive into Wisconsin Bar.

Skills

• Superior academic credentials.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

The one-hundred and eighteen year old legal practice has law offices in Wisconsin, Illinois, Arizona and Colorado. The law practice employs over two-hundred competent attorneys and a professional support team. There are seventeen areas of practice namely business law, employee benefits, government relations, international and real estate. The firm endorses community outreach and pro-bono work. Additionally, they are committed to diversity in the work force.