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About this Employee Benefits Attorney role at Jackson Lewis

Jackson Lewis · Onsite · US - NY - New York City

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, Houston, Florida or California locations.

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.

 Duties and 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

Skills and Educational 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

For New York City, the expected salary range for this position is between $216,500 - $279,000 This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

For Maryland, the expected salary range for this position is between $216,500 and $279,000. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

For California, the expected salary range for this position is between $230,000-$293,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses.

Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

  • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
  • Firm-paid holidays, vacation and sick time
  • Employee assistance program and other firm benefits

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

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About Jackson Lewis

We are a preeminent workplace law firm dedicated to our clients and passionate about providing the highest quality, creative and effective representation of employers on the full range of employment and labor law matters, through offices strategically located throughout the country. We provide a rewarding and collegial work environment for the leading attorneys in our field. We work hard to preserve the values that make Jackson Lewis a gratifying place to practice law. We are a law firm where people know each other and work together to best serve our clients.

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