About the job Employee Benefit Attorney
Employee Benefits Attorney
Location: Fort Wayne, IN (On-site preferred, hybrid considered)
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Employee Benefits Attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in employee benefits law and a strong commitment to delivering exceptional legal counsel to clients. While we prefer someone who can work on-site at our Fort Wayne, Indiana office, we are open to discussing a hybrid arrangement for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
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Advise clients on a broad range of employee benefits matters, including qualified retirement plans, health and welfare benefits, executive compensation, and regulatory compliance (ERISA, IRS, DOL).
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Draft, review, and interpret plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and related communications.
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Represent clients in interactions with regulatory agencies such as the IRS and the Department of Labor.
Qualifications:
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Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
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Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in employee benefits law.
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Deep knowledge of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and related laws and regulations.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
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Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.