Benefits & Compensation Associate

Job Duties

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a Benefits & Compensation Associate with at least four years of experience to join any of our U.S. offices. This Associate will work closely with employers on health and welfare plan matters, 401(k) and retirement plans, and other benefits.

The Benefits & Compensation Group receives a steady stream of work from clients due to statutory and regulatory changes to the laws that govern benefits and compensation. In addition to the department’s clients, the Benefits & Compensation Group works with corporate, labor and employment, ERISA litigation, health, tax, and other practice areas in the Firm. Our attorneys have frequent contact with our clients’ in-house attorneys and human resource professionals.

Minimum Education Required

• A JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Minimum Experience Required

At least four years of benefits and compensation experience in a law firm or a consulting firm.

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Physical Required

No

Compensation

$245,000.00 - $300,000.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55402

Place of Work

Hybrid

Requisition ID

1046

Job Benefits

Dorsey offers a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive compensation and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to attorneys working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorsey’s benefits package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan; basic and optional life insurance; short and long-term disability; flexible time off; up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for attorneys who give birth; paid holidays; adoption assistance; healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts; back-up child and elder care program; education and college advising program; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs and activities; mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance program; 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. Where applicable, attorneys may be eligible for a discretionary bonus and/or a productivity bonus, clerkship bonus, relocation expenses, and bar review expenses. First-year associates are also eligible for a salary advance and bar review stipend. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria and may result in taxable income to the recipient.)

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