ERISA Attorney

Jobot; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Bonus eligibility

Full benefits package

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an ERISA Attorney in Washington, DC for a specialized employee benefits practice. The role focuses on compliance, regulatory matters and Taft-Hartley multiemployer plans, with direct client contact and significant matter management responsibilities.

The position offers a hybrid schedule (3 days in-office / 2 remote after onboarding) and a base salary in the $160K–$250K range, plus full benefits and strong growth opportunities within a specialized ERISA practice.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience handling employee benefit plan issues under ERISA.
• Strong legal research, writing and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and client-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise employee benefit plans regarding ERISA compliance and related laws.
• Analyze complex ERISA issues and provide practical guidance.
• Draft and review plan documents, amendments and policies.
• Collaborate with attorneys across client teams and support regulatory analysis.

Skills

ERISA experience

Legal research

Client management

Written communication

Education

DC Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

ERISA Attorney

$160000 - $250000 per year | Washington, DC | Hybrid | Permanent

ERISA + EMPLOYEE BENEFITS | COMPLIANCE + REGULATORY | TAFT-HARTLEY / MULTIEMPLOYER PLANS | $160K–$250K | DC + HYBRID

A bit about us:

This specialized law firm focuses its entire practice on employee benefits, with particular expertise representing Taft-Hartley multiemployer benefit plans.

The firm advises benefit plans on complex compliance, regulatory and governance issues and works closely with clients to navigate the laws and regulations governing retirement, healthcare and other employee benefits.

The firm offers the resources and sophistication of a specialized practice while maintaining a collegial, collaborative and team-oriented environment. Attorneys work across client teams and have meaningful opportunities for direct client interaction and responsibility.

Why join us?

Highly specialized employee benefits practice rather than an employee benefits department within a -general-practice firm

$160K–$250K base salary, depending on relevant experience

• Bonus eligibility based on billing, realization and overall performance
• 1,825-hour annual billing target
• Significant client contact and matter management
• Opportunity to work directly with experienced ERISA attorneys
• Exposure to sophisticated Taft-Hartley and multiemployer benefit plan issues
• Work involving DOL, IRS and other governmental agencies
• Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office / 2 remote after 90-day onboarding
• Paralegal + legal secretary support
• Full benefits package
• Business-casual office environment
• Monthly happy hours + annual summer and holiday events
• Collaborative environment
• Opportunity to work across multiple client teams

Job Details

A highly specialized Washington, DC law firm focused exclusively on employee benefits and ERISA is seeking an experienced Compliance Associate to join its employee benefits practice.

The firm has particular expertise representing Taft-Hartley multiemployer benefit plans and advises clients on a broad range of complex employee benefits, compliance and regulatory matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys substantive ERISA counseling, client interaction and regulatory analysis and wants to work alongside experienced employee benefits attorneys in a specialized practice.

Responsibilities:

• Advise employee benefit plans regarding compliance with ERISA and other applicable laws and regulations
• Analyze complex employee benefits issues and provide practical legal guidance
• Assist clients with plan compliance and governance matters
• Draft and review plan documents, amendments, policies and related materials
• Research and analyze federal laws, regulations and agency guidance
• Assist clients in navigating interactions with governmental agencies
• Advise trustees, plan fiduciaries and other client representatives
• Manage client matters with increasing levels of independence
• Communicate directly with clients and participate in client/board meetings
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple client teams
• Assist with a broad range of retirement, healthcare and other employee benefit issues
• Travel periodically for board and client meetings as needed

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience handling employee benefit plan issues under ERISA
• Private-practice experience preferred
• Strong legal research, writing and analytical abilities
• Strong academic background
• Excellent communication and client-management skills
• Ability to manage matters independently while working collaboratively
• D.C. Bar membership or eligibility for admission by waiver

Compensation & Work Arrangement:

• $160,000–$250,000 base salary, depending on experience and relevant background
• Bonus eligibility based on billing targets, realization and overall performance
• 1,825-hour annual billing target
• Full benefits package
• Paralegal and legal secretary support

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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