Health and Welfare Associate Attorney

Trucker Huss A Professional Corporation; United States; Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Trucker Huss A Professional Corporation seeks an associate with 3–8 years of experience in health and welfare employee benefit plans. The firm offers a collaborative environment with a flexible hybrid schedule and reasonable billable hour expectations, plus direct client contact and a strong learning environment.

The ideal candidate will have substantive knowledge of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code (including Section 125 cafeteria plans), ACA, HIPAA, the CAA and COBRA; drafting plan documents,

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of experience with health and welfare employee benefit plans.
• Strong knowledge of ERISA, Internal Revenue Code (including Section 125 cafeteria plans), ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, CAA.
• Experience drafting plan documents and summary plan descriptions (SPDs) and other plan communications.
• Experience negotiating service provider agreements.

Responsibilities

• Provide sophisticated and cutting-edge work in the employee benefits field.
• Maintain direct client contact and contribute to a strong learning environment.
• Collaborate within the firm to deliver high-quality employee benefits legal services.

Skills

ERISA knowledge

IRC 125 plans

ACA knowledge

HIPAA

COBRA

Plan drafting

SPD drafting

Provider agreements

Client contact

Hybrid work

Job description

Trucker Huss seeks an associate with three to eight years of experience with health and welfare employee benefit plans. Our firm has a collaborative approach and offers a flexible hybrid work schedule and reasonable billable hour expectations. We also provide associates with direct client contact and a strong learning environment. The ideal candidate should have substantive knowledge and understanding of the laws governing health and welfare plans, including ERISA, Internal Revenue Code (including Section 125 cafeteria plans), Affordable Care Act, HIPAA, the Consolidated Appropriation Act (“CAA”) and COBRA. Candidates should also have experience with drafting plan documents, summary plan descriptions and other plan communications and with negotiating service provider agreements. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with solid work experience who is interested in performing sophisticated and cutting edge work in the employee benefits field. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package, a very collegial work environment, and an attractive work/life balance. Salary range: $200,000 to $300,000. The salary range does not guarantee, obligate, nor set expectations of an applicant’s salary in the event of hire. Actual compensation will depend upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications and skill set.

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to: [e-mail]