Junior-Mid Level Benefits Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Junior-Mid Level Benefits Associate Attorney with the following qualifications and responsibilities:

Job Overview:

The Junior-Mid Level Benefits Associate Attorney will support benefits and compensation matters, including qualified retirement plans, health & welfare plans, and executive & deferred compensation arrangements. The ideal candidate should possess excellent legal analysis, writing, and communication skills, along with the ability to work well independently and within a team.

Duties:

• Provide legal support and counsel on benefits and compensation matters, including qualified retirement plans, health & welfare plans, and executive & deferred compensation arrangements.
• Assist in benefits and compensation aspects of M&A transactions.
• Handle ERISA litigation and withdrawal liability matters (experience in these areas is a plus).
• Conduct legal research and analysis on benefits and compensation issues.
• Draft legal documents, including plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and employee communications.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and staff on various legal matters.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of benefits experience in private practice.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Detail-oriented with strong writing, oral advocacy, and communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
• Ability to manage confidential information with tact and discretion.
• Confidence in identifying and analyzing legal issues and initiating solutions.
• Agility in responding to unexpected challenges and maintaining composure.

Education and Certifications:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

Skills:

• Excellent writing, oral advocacy, and communication skills.
• Strong legal analysis skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage confidential information.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a team.

Job Location:

Salt Lake City, UT

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.