Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney

Dickinson Wright; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) + Profit Sharing

Paid vacation

Parental leave

HSA/FSAs

Job summary

Dickinson Wright seeks an associate attorney to join our Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice group. This position offers the opportunity to work on the design, implementation, and administration of employee benefits and executive compensation, with exposure to related tax, corporate, and labor and employment matters.

The role requires 3–7 years of practice experience, active licensure in Michigan or eligibility by waiver, and strong communication and writing skills.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of practice experience with interest in employee benefits work.
• Active license to practice law in candidate's preferred office state or eligibility for waiver.
• Strong communication, writing, analytical and problem-solving skills; business sense with ability to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, implementation, and administration of employee benefits and executive compensation programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Legal writing

Analytical reasoning

Problem solving

Deadline management

Education

Licensed attorney in Michigan

Job description

Dickinson Wright seeks an associate attorney to join our Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice group. This position will provide an exciting opportunity to work with our Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation team, involving the design, implementation, and administration of employee benefits and executive compensation. It will also afford additional opportunities to work on related tax, corporate, and labor and employment law matters.

Qualified candidates must have:

• 3 – 7 years of practice experience and a strong interest in employee benefits work. Previous experience with employer or union side ERISA, Internal Revenue Code, Affordable Care Act, HIPAA, FMLA and COBRA compliance, employee health and welfare benefits, executive compensations plans, tax law, or labor and employment law is strongly preferred;
• an active license to practice law in the state of the candidate's preferred office, or eligibility for admission by waiver;
• strong communication, legal writing, analytical, problem-solving, and issue resolution skills; and
• business and entrepreneurial sense, along with the ability to proactively manage competing deadlines.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $160,000 to $240,000. Please note that a variety of factors determine compensation, including geographic location, experience, relevant degrees and certifications, and other applicable factors authorized by law. This position also qualifies for an annual merit-based bonus.

Dickinson Wright offers a generous benefits package for eligible full-time associate attorneys within our U.S. offices, including health, dental, and vision; 401(k) and profit sharing plans; paid vacation; and parental leave. Additional elective programs include: a health flexible spending account, a health savings account, identity theft protection, a dependent day care reimbursement account, commuter benefits, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, an employee assistance program, and emergency travel assistance.

In accordance with Colorado law, applicants can redact any age-related information on their application materials.

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