Employee Benefits Attorney

A law firm in San Francisco is seeking an experienced Employee Benefits Attorney with 5+ years of experience. The ideal candidate will have significant experience counseling employers on various ERISA and non-ERISA plans and arrangements, including retirement plans and health and welfare plans. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential for this role.

Duties:

• Provide counsel to employers on a wide range of ERISA and non-ERISA plans and arrangements.
• Advise clients on compliance issues related to retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and other employee benefits programs.
• Draft and review plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and other legal documents.
• Assist with plan administration, including reviewing plan amendments and participant communications.
• Represent clients in discussions and negotiations with regulatory agencies, such as the IRS and Department of Labor, regarding employee benefits matters.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• 5+ years of experience practicing employee benefits law.
• Strong understanding of ERISA and other relevant federal and state laws and regulations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Skills:

• Significant experience counseling employers on employee benefits matters.
• Thorough knowledge of ERISA and non-ERISA retirement and health/welfare plans.
• Ability to draft and review complex legal documents.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical abilities.
• Familiarity with regulatory agencies and compliance processes related to employee benefits.

This firm defends many of the nation's largest employers in today's litigious environment, advocating against government regulation aggressive plaintiffs, and union abuse from more than fifty offices worldwide. The firm provides attorneys with a diverse work environment including professional development training and career growth opportunities, enabling them to manage every aspect of employment law on the client's behalf and thus freeing the client to focus on the bottom line.