Employee Benefits Attorney
The candidate will assist producers and account executives in the human capital practice primarily in the Western region (providing backup nationally) to service, gain and retain clients by responding to questions and requests with timely, accurate and pertinent information. Responsibilities will include drafting form documents to assist clients in meeting their employee welfare objectives and obligations and reviewing existing documents for compliance and other related issues. As part of the regional resource, responsibilities will also include conducting seminars and presentations, visiting clients, and attending trade shows and conferences to represent human capital and national legal and research practices. Additional duties include: preparing news bulletins for field offices and clients about regulatory, political and industry events that affect employee benefits plans; preparing and reviewing other documents related to tax, labor, ERISA and employment law issues; and informing staff and clients of those as needed. Support, assist and mentor junior staff members within the department.
The candidate should have a J.D. degree in employee benefits related discipline. Should be a member in good standing of any state Bar association. Must have 6+ years of experience in private practice of law, as part of a corporate legal team, or in a consulting or corporate employee benefits setting. Should have expert knowledge of laws, codes, regulations and other relevant authority pertaining to Employee Benefit plans. Knowledge of media communication and dissemination techniques preferred.
Note: The position will require a minimum travel requirement of up to 65% of the time.
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