Junior or Mid-Level Employee Benefits Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a detail-oriented and communicative associate in Seattle, WA, interested in building an employee benefits practice. The role involves transactional, counseling, and compliance work for health and retirement plans, with occasional litigation support.

Duties

• Assist with negotiating investment transactions and various contracts.
• Draft government filings and employee communications.
• Advise on emerging legal issues, such as mental health parity requirements.
• Engage in transactional, counseling, and compliance work.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of practicing law preferred.
• Experience with ERISA preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the state of Washington preferred.

Skills

• Strong communication and detail-oriented skills.
• Interest in employee benefits law and related practice areas.

Benefits

• Automatic employer contribution to the firm's 401(k) plan.
• Health insurance and health savings account contributions.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Access to a fitness facility and transit benefits.
• Paid sick, vacation, and parental leave.
• Partially remote and flexible schedules available.
• This Washington-based firm specializes exclusively in employee benefits and ERISA law.
• A knowledgeable team of seven attorneys are staffed at the firm.
• It has eight areas of practice.
• A few of its practice disciplines consist of retirement plans, health-welfare plans and governmental benefit plans.
• SKILLS
• ERISA/Executive Compensation Transactions & Compliance,
• ERISA
• General