Employment Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an attorney in Newark with a minimum of five years of experience in employee benefits law and ERISA. The role involves working with qualified retirement plans, executive compensation, health and welfare plans, and more.

Duties

• Design and ensure compliance of qualified retirement plans.
• Manage executive compensation and fringe benefits.
• Oversee mergers and acquisitions related to employee benefits.
• Handle sponsor and fiduciary risk management.
• Draft and review benefit plan documentation.
• Resolve ERISA claims and disputes.
• Conduct governmental investigations and audits.
• Ensure compliance with the Affordable Care Act and 409A.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of experience in employee benefits law and ERISA.
• Proficiency in handling complex legal matters related to employee benefits.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the state of New Jersey.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Health, dental, life, and disability insurances.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) and parental leave.
• Professional development opportunities.

Providing transactional, litigation, and counseling services to leading businesses, this law firm is ranked among the nation's top-250 firms. The firm's attorneys bring strong knowledge of a broad spectrum of practice areas, including business and commercial litigation, corporate, criminal defense, employment, financial restructuring, creditors' rights, government affairs, intellectual property, products liability, real property, and environmental law. If you wish to join a law firm that takes pride in its policies of exceptional personal service, early evaluation, prompt reporting, diversity of practice, and sensitivity to the needs of its clients, your search ends here.