Junior-Mid Level Benefits Associate Attorney

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

Job Overview:

The Junior-Mid Level Benefits Associate Attorney will be responsible for supporting benefits and compensation matters with a focus on qualified retirement plans, health & welfare plans, and executive & deferred compensation arrangements. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of benefits experience in private practice and possess excellent writing, oral advocacy, communication, and legal analysis skills.

Duties:

• Provide legal support for benefits and compensation matters, including qualified retirement plans, health & welfare plans, and executive & deferred compensation arrangements.
• Assist in supporting benefits and compensation aspects of M&A transactions.
• Handle ERISA litigation and withdrawal liability matters as needed.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on various benefits and compensation issues.
• Draft legal documents, including plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and memoranda.
• Communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, and staff regarding benefits and compensation matters.

Requirements:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 2-4 years of benefits experience in private practice.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as 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 issues, making decisions, and initiating actions/solutions.

Education and Certifications:

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

Skills:

• Excellent writing, oral advocacy, communication, and legal analysis skills.
• Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices.
• Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork.
• Agility in responding to unexpected challenges and developing innovative solutions.
• Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment.

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.