Employee Benefits (ERISA) Associate Attorney

Stinson LLP • Minneapolis, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Stinson LLP is seeking an associate attorney with zero to one year of experience in Employee Benefits (ERISA) to join our Minneapolis office. The successful candidate should have excellent research, writing, analytical skills, and academics, along with a genuine, demonstrated interest in employee benefits and executive compensation. Experience or knowledge related to qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, ESOPs, health and welfare plans, or the related ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, and IRC Section 409A rules potentially applicable thereto is a plus. Experience in a law firm, a consulting firm, or an in-house legal/HR department is preferred. The position offers substantial opportunities to work with the firm's employment, corporate finance, financial institutions and general business practice groups. The role requires a candidate with strong interpersonal skills, a high degree of maturity, a willingness to learn, and a desire to manage a challenging workload. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. Active Minnesota license or eligibility to become admitted to the Minnesota bar is required.

Requirements

• Zero to one year of experience in Employee Benefits (ERISA)
• Excellent research, writing, analytical skills, and academics
• A genuine, demonstrated interest in employee benefits and executive compensation
• Active Minnesota license or eligibility to become admitted to the Minnesota bar
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A high degree of maturity
• A willingness to learn
• Commitment to client service

Nice To Haves

• Experience or knowledge related to qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, ESOPs, health and welfare plans, or the related ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, and IRC Section 409A rules potentially applicable thereto
• Experience in a law firm, a consulting firm, or an in-house legal/HR department

Responsibilities

• Work with the firm's employment, corporate finance, financial institutions and general business practice groups.
• Manage a challenging workload.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans
• Medical savings accounts
• Firm-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and attorney leave for various reasons, including birth or adoption of a child and personal and/or family health; generous paid military leave
• Paid bar dues, approved bar association memberships and CLE expenses
• Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses, back-up child and elder care, and employee discount program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED