Employment Associate Attorney

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced attorney to provide guidance on employee benefits and executive compensation in Phoenix, Arizona. The role requires expertise in compliance and legal frameworks within the employee benefits sector.

Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience in a law firm or consulting context and must hold a JD from an accredited institution. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for client management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in employee benefits and compensation law within a law firm or consulting environment.
• Active admission to the bar in the state of employment.
• Strong academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers on employee benefits and executive compensation issues.
• Counsel clients on compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in structuring and managing benefit and compensation arrangements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client-service orientation

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

• Advise employers on a broad spectrum of employee benefits and executive compensation issues, including health and welfare plans and retirement plans
• Counsel clients on compliance with evolving statutory and regulatory requirements affecting employee benefit programs
• Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, tax, labor & employment, ERISA litigation, health, and related practice groups
• Maintain regular communication with in-house counsel and HR professionals to support client needs and deliver practical legal guidance
• Assist in structuring, reviewing, and managing benefit and compensation arrangements in line with applicable law

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• 3+ years of experience in employee benefits and compensation law within a law firm or consulting environment
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex regulatory frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong client-service orientation
• Active admission to the bar in the state of employment
• Strong academic credentials