Employee Benefits Attorney

Jackson Lewis P.C.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 216,500 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Job summary

A nationwide law firm in New York is seeking an experienced Employee Benefits Attorney with over 4 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate should possess a JD from an ABA accredited law school and be familiar with ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code. This role offers competitive compensation ranging from $216,500 to $279,000 and annual bonuses. You will be responsible for handling various benefits-related matters and should have excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in employee benefits, including familiarity with ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Experience with COBRA, deferred compensation, and executive compensation.
• Stay current on legislative and regulatory actions.

Skills

Health and welfare plans

Retirement plans

Excellent analytic skills

Writing skills

Verbal skills

Collaboration

Education

JD from an ABA accredited law school

Job description

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.

The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”.

This position can sit in our NYC, Baltimore or Houston location.

For New York City, the expected salary range for this position is between $216,500 - $279,000. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

For Maryland, the expected salary range for this position is between $216,500 and $279,000. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience in employee benefits, including familiarity with benefits issues under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) and the Internal Revenue Code.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Experience with health and welfare plans, qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, wellness programs, COBRA, deferred compensation, and executive compensation preferred
• Commitment to staying current on legislative and regulatory actions in a rapidly changing area
• Work individually and as part of a team
• Attention to client service, responsiveness and ability to communicate technical concepts clearly

Skills and Educational Requirements

• • JD from an ABA accredited law school
• • 4+ years of Employee Benefits experience
• • Excellent analytic, writing, and verbal skills
• • Demonstrated ability to independently produce quality work product
• • Excellent attention to detail
• • Strong organizational and matter management skills
• • Ability to work on a collaborative team
• • Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• • Strong commitment to continued client development activity

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.