ERISA/Employee Benefits Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking an ERISA/Employee Benefits Associate Attorney for their office in Bridgewater, NJ. The candidate will primarily be responsible for:

Job Overview: The ERISA/Employee Benefits Associate Attorney will provide comprehensive legal counsel to individuals and plan sponsors on ERISA and tax implications concerning various employment-based agreements, defined benefit and contribution plans, deferred compensation arrangements, severance benefits, and other compensation arrangements. The role involves implementing and terminating plans and representing clients before the IRS and DOL.

Duties:

• Counsel individuals and plan sponsors on ERISA and tax implications of employment-based agreements
• Advise on defined benefit and contribution plans, deferred compensation arrangements, severance benefits, and other compensation arrangements
• Implement and terminate plans as per legal requirements
• Represent clients before the IRS and DOL in ERISA-related matters

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of high-quality experience in ERISA/employee benefits matters
• Juris Doctorate Degree
• Bar admission in the state of New Jersey
• Experience in arrangements maintained by higher education facilities and tax-exempt organizations
• Experience dealing directly with clients

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctorate Degree
• LLM in Taxation (a plus)

Skills:

• Excellent contract drafting skills
• Excellent writing and communication skills

This mid-sized, full-service firm has some really incredible opportunities for a lawyer who is in or is interested in relocating to New Jersey. Convenient to Manhattan (including a satellite Manhattan office), this firm sets reachable goals for partnership. Furthermore, 1,800 hours gets a $10,000 annual bonus, which for most big-firm attorneys is something they can acheive in their sleep. Their competitive salary is all relative, but there is no question that compared to comparable firms in the region, this is one of the most desirable combinations of lifestyle and salary around. With some notable litigators, and several partners who are quite well regarded within the local bar, the mentoring here is tops.