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 San Francisco, CA. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in employee benefits, with a focus on health and welfare benefits, and the ability to work semi-independently.

Duties

• Support active client work with minimal training.
• Provide practical, business-oriented advice to clients.
• Collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Take ownership of projects and drive them forward.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of experience in employee benefits.
• Demonstrable depth in health and welfare benefits.
• Experience with retirement plans and executive compensation is a plus.
• Strong judgment and communication skills.

Education

• Strong academic credentials required.

Certifications

• Relevant certifications in employee benefits preferred.

Skills

• Excellent writing skills.
• Ability to provide client-focused services.
• Proactive and collaborative team player.

Benefits

• Standard benefits package.
• Potential for additional contingent compensation based on various factors.

The San Francisco office of this mid-sized firm is engaged primarily in litigation and general business, although the firm boasts a solid regulatory and administrative law practice and a respectable labor/employment practice. The firm has a strong pro bono commitment; associates receive full billable hour credit for approved pro bono work, and overall, pro bono comprises 3-5% of all work. The billable hour target is 1850.