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 Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have 4-7 years of experience in employee benefits, with a strong focus on health and welfare benefits. This role requires minimal training and offers the opportunity to work semi-independently on active client matters.

Duties

• Support active client work with minimal supervision.
• 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 work semi-independently.
• Proactive and collaborative team player.

Benefits

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

This firm has a focus on leveraging knowledge to predict future obstacles and opportunities. Their Chicago office's main practice areas are real estate and community development, estates, trust, financial planning, litigation, labor and employment, international, intellectual property, health care, government relations, regulatory compliance, corporate, and finance. They pride themselves on combining legal department resources to meet each individual clients needs.