Junior-Mid Level Benefits Associate Attorney

A law firm in Salem is seeking a Junior-Mid Level Benefits Associate Attorney with 2-4 years of benefits experience in private practice. The ideal candidate should have experience with qualified retirement plans, health & welfare plans, and executive & deferred compensation arrangements. Additionally, supporting benefits and compensation in M&A, ERISA litigation, and withdrawal liability experience is a plus. The candidate must be detail-oriented and possess excellent writing, oral advocacy, communication, and legal analysis skills.

Duties:

• Work with qualified retirement plans, health & welfare plans, and executive & deferred compensation arrangements
• Support benefits and compensation in M&A transactions
• Handle ERISA litigation and withdrawal liability matters
• Conduct legal research and analysis
• Draft legal documents and agreements
• Provide legal advice and counsel to clients
• Assist with client meetings and communications
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of benefits experience in private practice
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA accredited law school
• Excellent academic credentials
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff

Certifications:

Admission to the State Bar (if applicable)

Skills:

• Experience with qualified retirement plans, health & welfare plans, and executive & deferred compensation arrangements
• Detail-oriented with excellent writing, oral advocacy, communication, and legal analysis skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Benefits Offered:

• Health & Wellness
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Care
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Total Compensation
• 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
• Culture and Workplace