Employee Benefits Tax Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an energetic and hard-working associate to join its Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice group in Richmond, VA. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with experienced partners, gaining broad and deep training in the field. The position promises significant responsibility and client interaction, ideal for a motivated individual seeking career growth.

Duties

• Collaborate with partners on client matters and interactions.
• Engage in business development and professional skill enhancement.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss client impacts and workload.
• Contribute to legal alerts, webinars, and podcasts.
• Assist in presenting firm capabilities to new clients.

Requirements

• Strong academic credentials and writing skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Licensed to practice law in Virginia or eligible for immediate waiver.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Virginia or another US jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Benefits

• Regular feedback and team meetings.
• Opportunities for professional brand building.
• One-on-one business development mentorship.
• Marketing budget for client relationship building.
• Participation in bar associations, community activities, and pro bono work.

This solid and growing firm (which recently acquired a smaller firm, bringing its total attorneys to over 200) does a good job of balancing the power center of the firm over its many locations throughout Virginia and up the East Coast. Although this firm practices every major area, the corporate section has been the most vital in recent years in terms of growth and development. The Virginia and DC offices work in concert many times for the best results. A small firm feel overall with a mid-sized regional presence, this firm will likely continue to establish its mark in the region.