Employee Benefits Practice Attorney (2-4 years)

• Position Locations: Chicago, New York, DC
• Salary: $150,000 - $165,000
• Schedule: Remote
• Practice Area: ERISA-C&B
• Specialties: RETIREMENT PLANS

Firm Description:
Our client is a globally recognized law firm with nearly 1,000 attorneys across 14 offices in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. With a legacy dating back over a hundred years, the firm is known for its sophisticated work in litigation, middle-market private equity, intellectual property, labor and employment, renewable energy, and white-collar defense. Serving a diverse and high-profile client base, our client offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where attorneys engage in complex, high-impact matters across industries and jurisdictions.

Position Description:
A highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Employee Benefits Practice Attorney with 2–4 years of experience to join its Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice. This is a non-partnership-track position offering the opportunity to work with an experienced, collaborative benefits team.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience advising on retirement plans, qualified plans, defined benefit plans, and 401(k) plans. Candidates from law firms, in-house legal departments, and government backgrounds will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Review beneficiary and other benefits-related documents
• Prepare and review Department of Labor and IRS forms and filings
• Draft participant communications and plan amendments
• Assist with other ongoing employee benefits work and projects
• Draft blog posts, client alerts, and other practice materials
• Support non-billable practice development initiatives
• Use technology and AI tools to help manage work efficiently

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of legal experience
• Employee benefits experience preferred, but not required for candidates who can quickly learn new subject matter
• Strong technology and AI skills
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently
• Admission to the state bar of the attorney’s preferred office location

For a senior employee benefits attorney, the position offers an appealing alternative to the traditional partnership track: high-level substantive work, direct client responsibility, autonomy, and flexibility, without an expectation to develop a book of business.

The position is preferably based in Chicago, although candidates in Washington, D.C. or New York will also be considered. The group offers significant flexibility, including fully remote, hybrid, and in-office arrangements.

Salary range: $150,000–$165,000

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