Employee Benefits Practice Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Employee Benefits Practice Attorney

Office Locations:

Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Silicon Valley, CA; Washington, DC.

Direct Counsel is seeking an Employee Benefits Practice Attorney to join a nationally recognized law firm's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice. This is a non-partnership-track position designed for an attorney with 2–4 years of experience who is interested in supporting sophisticated employee benefits matters through document review, regulatory filings, plan administration, and ongoing client support.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable leveraging technology and AI tools to improve workflow efficiency. Prior employee benefits experience is preferred but not required for candidates who demonstrate the ability to quickly learn new subject matter, manage multiple projects, and produce accurate, high-quality work.

Responsibilities:

• Review beneficiary designations and related employee benefits documentation.

• Prepare and review Department of Labor (DOL) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) forms, filings, and regulatory submissions.

• Draft routine participant communications, plan amendments, and other standardized employee benefits documents.

• Assist with ongoing employee benefits and executive compensation matters.

• Support attorneys with administrative and substantive aspects of plan documentation and compliance.

• Draft blog posts, client alerts, and other practice-related publications.

• Assist with non-billable practice development initiatives and other departmental projects.

• Identify opportunities to leverage technology and AI tools to improve efficiency and streamline processes.

Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of legal experience.

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

• Active admission to the bar in the state where the candidate's preferred office is located.

• Prior employee benefits or executive compensation experience is preferred but not required.

• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, high-quality work.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency with technology and demonstrated interest or experience using AI tools in legal workflows.

• Ability to quickly learn new subject matter and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach and willingness to support a collaborative practice team.

Chicago is the preferred office location, but candidates based in any of the firm's other U.S. offices will also be considered. Candidates must be admitted to the bar in the state where their preferred office is located.

Compensation & Benefits:

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $150,000–$165,000 . Actual compensation will depend on geographic location, experience, qualifications, market data, and internal equity.

Total compensation may also include:

• Annual discretionary merit bonus.

• Annual retirement plan contribution.

• Comprehensive employee benefits package.

Interested in Learning More?

Attorneys with 2–4 years of experience who are interested in employee benefits and executive compensation work are encouraged to apply. Candidates with prior employee benefits experience are preferred, although the firm is open to attorneys with transferable skills and the ability to quickly develop expertise in this practice area.

Please submit your resume to Direct Counsel for confidential consideration. We welcome the opportunity to discuss this position and how it may align with your career goals.