Junior-Mid Level Benefits Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Junior-Mid Level Benefits Associate Attorney in Austin, TX.

Job Overview:

The firm seeks a detail-oriented individual with 2-4 years of benefits experience in private practice to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience with qualified retirement plans, health & welfare plans, and executive & deferred compensation arrangements. Experience supporting benefits and compensation in M&A, ERISA litigation, and withdrawal liability is a plus. The candidate must possess excellent writing, oral advocacy, communication, and legal analysis skills.

Duties:

• Provide legal support and counsel on qualified retirement plans, health & welfare plans, and executive & deferred compensation arrangements.
• Assist in benefits and compensation matters in M&A transactions.
• Handle ERISA litigation and withdrawal liability issues.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Draft legal documents, including agreements, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Participate in client meetings and negotiations.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex legal matters.

Requirements:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• 2-4 years of benefits experience in private practice.
• Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

Certifications:

• State Bar admission in Texas (preferred).

Skills:

• Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Legal analysis and research skills.
• Relationship-building and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information.
• Agility in responding to unexpected challenges.
• Good judgment and composure.

Benefits offered:

• Medical; Dental; Vision Care.
• Health Savings Accounts; Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellness Program; Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Competitive Base Pay.
• Outstanding Benefits.
• Unlimited PTO Plus 10 Paid Holidays.
• Performance Recognition.
• ABA, State, and Local Bar Membership Fee Reimbursement.
• 401(k) with Company Contribution.
• Short-Term Disability Plan; Long-Term Disability Plan.
• Life Insurance; Critical Illness Insurance.
• Parental/Family Leave.
• Respected Organization with a Collaborative Culture.
• Growing Firm with an Exciting Future.
• Flexible Remote Work Policy (Ability to work remotely up to 2.5 days per week).
• Contemporary Work Environment.
• Positive and Respectful Work Climate.

Built on client focus, this firm has been nationally ranked in 15 practice areas by US News. This firm provides strategic, sophisticated, affordable counsel across the country and internationally. Attorneys at this firm focus on their clients' entire organization, not just on the legal matters. They work in collaborative, cross-practice teams which focus not only on legal and regulatory matters, but also on operational issues, market opportunities, and competitive advantage. Additionally, the attorneys at this firm have a deep understanding and experience in a number of industries subject to unique regulatory or rapidly changing market conditions.