What are the responsibilities and job description for the ERISA/EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ASSOCIATE position at McCarter & English, LLP?
McCarter & English, LLP is seeking a junior or mid-level employee benefits associate for our Philadelphia office. Two or more years of employee benefits experience. Familiarity with Internal Revenue Code, Title I of ERISA, and related laws affecting tax-qualified employee retirement plans, nonqualified deferred compensation plans and employee welfare benefit plans preferred. PA Bar Admission required. Strong academic record required. Salary range for this position is $175,000-200,000, depending on experience. Candidates who receive an offer of employment will be processed through a background check which will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. Please send your resume, transcript, cover letter and a writing sample to Christine Lydon at recruiting@mccarter.com.
Benefits (if FTE requirements met):
- Firm-Paid: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution.
- Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits: Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage.
- Retirement: 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions.
- Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g. parental leave)
Additional Benefits:
- Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program
- Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program
- Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan
- Employee discounts through Working Advantage
Other Compensation:
- Eligibility for discretionary bonus.
McCarter & English, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Salary : $175,000 - $200,000