Employee Benefits Attorney

Jackson Lewis•New York City, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee. The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”. This position can sit in our NYC, Baltimore or Houston location. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience in employee benefits, including familiarity with benefits issues under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) and the Internal Revenue Code.

Requirements

JD from an ABA accredited law school
4+ years of Employee Benefits experience
Excellent analytic, writing, and verbal skills
Demonstrated ability to independently produce quality work product
Excellent attention to detail
Strong organizational and matter management skills
Ability to work on a collaborative team
Ability to work in fast-paced environment
Strong commitment to continued client development activity

Responsibilities

Experience with health and welfare plans, qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, wellness programs, COBRA, deferred compensation, and executive compensation preferred
Commitment to staying current on legislative and regulatory actions in a rapidly changing area
Work individually and as part of a team
Attention to client service, responsiveness and ability to communicate technical concepts clearly