Benefits Assistant - Law Firm (Enrollment & Retirement)

Minerals Technologies Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnold & Porter is seeking a detail-oriented Benefits Assistant to join the Washington, DC office. You will support the day-to-day administration of the firm’s health, welfare, and retirement programs for attorneys and professional staff.

Key responsibilities include enrollment processing, COBRA materials, retirement plan invoices, and annual open enrollment. Strong organizational skills and discretion are essential; a Bachelor’s or Associate degree is preferred with proficiency in MS Office and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or associate degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Prior benefits, law firm, or professional services experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Windows-based applications required.
• SharePoint experience is a plus.
• Experience working with an HRIS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with benefits enrollment and orientation for new attorneys and staff, including processing life-event changes and beneficiary updates.
• Prepare and process COBRA materials and benefits departure summaries for departing attorneys and staff.
• Prepare and submit retirement plan invoices.
• Review retirement plan reports to confirm the accuracy of employee and partner 401(k) elections and payroll withholdings.
• Support annual open enrollment, including employee communications, educational programs, and enrollment-related materials.
• Respond to routine benefits inquiries by telephone and email, providing timely and professional client service.
• Maintain accurate employee and partner benefits files, including electronic and paper records.
• Perform routine data entry and updates in the firm’s HRIS.
• Organize and maintain benefits-related documents, including retirement plan materials posted on the Firm intranet.
• Draft and distribute quarterly 401(k) webcast announcements and assist with other participant education communications.
• Assist with benefits surveys and the distribution of retirement plan compliance notices.
• Support Firm wellness initiatives, including the annual Benefits Health Fair and Benefits Spotlight communications.
• Assist in planning and attending in-person and virtual benefits-related meetings and events.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support to the Health & Welfare and Retirement Benefits teams, as needed.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Discretion

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

HRIS

Windows-based applications

Job description

Arnold & Porter is seeking a detail-oriented Benefits Assistant to join the Washington, DC office. You will support the day-to-day administration of the firm’s health, welfare, and retirement programs for attorneys and professional staff.

Key responsibilities include enrollment processing, COBRA materials, retirement plan invoices, and annual open enrollment. Strong organizational skills and discretion are essential; a Bachelor’s or Associate degree is preferred with proficiency in MS Office and