Employee Benefits Associate - Health and Welfare

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Employee Benefits Associate with at least 3 years of experience in health and welfare plans to join their Employee Benefits & Tax Team in Raleigh, NC. The role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Duties

• Advise clients on compliance with ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and the Affordable Care Act.
• Review third-party administrator and vendor agreements.
• Provide guidance on HIPAA privacy issues.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience with health and welfare plans.
• Strong analytical, writing, and verbal skills.
• Experience advising on a wide range of health and welfare plan issues.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
• LL.M. in Employee Benefits preferred.

Certifications

• Bar admission in a state with firm offices.

Skills

• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Strong academic credentials.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Significant opportunity for advancement.
• Collegial work environment.

This Amlaw firm specializes in intellectual property and is committed to providing its associates with both a positive work environment and sophisticated work. Flexible scheduling and pro-bono work are aspects highly valued by the firm. This firm has also obtained its second perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index as Best Place to Work for LGBT equality.