Hybrid Benefits & Exec. Compensation Paralegal

Winston & Strawn LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Winston Taylor, a transatlantic law firm, seeks an Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Paralegal to support attorneys with benefits, ERISA matters, and due diligence. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree (paralegal certificate preferred), 2+ years of paralegal experience, strong research and writing, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

This hybrid role requires on-site presence 3-4 days per week and offers a comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 2+ years paralegal, legal, or benefits support in a law firm, corporate legal department, or similar setting.
• Willing to come into the office 3-4 days per week.
• Experience with employee benefits, executive compensation, tax, corporate, or ERISA practice.
• Familiarity with ERISA, Internal Revenue Code, qualified retirement plans, health & welfare plans, and executive compensation arrangements.
• Experience with transactional due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, or corporate reorganizations.
• Proficient with Westlaw/LexisNexis and other legal research tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with employee benefits and executive compensation matters, including retirement plans, health/welfare plans, and related regulatory compliance.
• Draft, proofread, review, redline, and revise legal documents and correspondence under attorney supervision.
• Conduct legal research on employee benefits, ERISA, and related regulations.
• Assist with due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and corporate reorganizations.
• Prepare and review plan documents, SPDs, amendments, and related materials.
• Manage document requests, due diligence reports, and summaries of employee benefit information.
• Coordinate with clients, plan administrators, and third parties as directed.
• Maintain accurate matter records and enable efficient workflow.

Skills

Strong written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal certificate preferred

Tools

Westlaw/LexisNexis

Legal document management systems

Job description

Winston Taylor, a transatlantic law firm, seeks an Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Paralegal to support attorneys with benefits, ERISA matters, and due diligence. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree (paralegal certificate preferred), 2+ years of paralegal experience, strong research and writing, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

This hybrid role requires on-site presence 3-4 days per week and offers a comprehensive benefits package