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 Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health and welfare benefits and the ability to work semi-independently on client matters.

Duties

• Support active client work with minimal training.
• 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

• None specified.

Skills

• Excellent writing skills.
• Ability to provide client-focused services.
• Proactive and collaborative team player.

Benefits

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

As a member of the Global 100, this is one of the largest firms in the world; its clients range from startups and entrepreneurs to multinational corporations and institutions. The firm's comprehensive training programs and professional development programs keep its attorneys at the forefront of their practice areas while growing their own abilities. Clients recognize the firm's attorneys for their efficiency, responsiveness, and collegiality as well as their deep industry expertise, regardless whether the matter in question is an investment opportunity in Silicon Valley or a complex transaction in China.