Employee Benefits Paralegal

Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Paralegal Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Paralegal At KMK, we believe our collaborative team culture drives us to exceed expectations with our clients and our community. To maintain this culture, our priority is to attract, retain, and provide opportunities to talented individuals who share our vision for creating a dynamic environment that promotes success for our clients and our colleagues. We invite you to review our website to learn more about the experience offered at KMK. KMK Law is in search of a Paralegal to join our Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Group to provide legal support to attorneys in the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice group by conducting research; assisting with qualified retirement plan, nonqualified executive compensation plan, and welfare benefit plan compliance; maintaining compliance deadlines; drafting plan documents and employee communications; and supporting client needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree desired and ABA Paralegal certificate preferred, but will consider experience in lieu of education.
• 3+ years of related experience required.
• Intermediate computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Windows and Office.
• Occasionally lift up to 15 lbs.
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with attorneys, other paralegals, legal assistants, clients and outside service providers and organizations.
• Willingness to work overtime as needs of projects dictate.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and related DOL/IRS guidance and experience with qualified retirement plans (401(k), profit sharing, 403(b), defined benefit, and cash balance plans), QDROs, plan corrections and annual reporting on Form 5500 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research, including of IRS and DOL regulations and guidance.
• Draft and review legal documents including plan amendments, summary plan descriptions, summaries of material modifications, employee communications and notices, administrative forms, and board/committee resolutions.
• Review and respond to Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs) including reviewing orders, drafting responses, and drafting QDRO procedures.
• Prepare, review, and when applicable file Forms 5500 and related schedules and summary annual reports.
• Prepare IRS qualified plan applications for determination letters, including gathering necessary documentation and assembling packet to submit to IRS.
• Attend to termination of qualified retirement plans (defined contribution and defined benefit), including research and locating missing participants for distribution of benefits, and PBGC termination process for defined benefit plans.
• Support preparation of correction documentation under the IRS EPCRS and the DOL VFCP programs.
• Assist with due diligence and integration on corporate transactions.
• Maintain good writing and communication skills and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Prepare Excel spreadsheets and maintaining proficient computer skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• KMK Law provides a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k)/profit sharing.
• KMK Law provides ongoing, skills-based training for its staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level