Description

Reid and Riege, P.C., a mid-sized Connecticut law firm, seeks an experienced employee benefits attorney to join a well-established employee benefits practice, with a tremendous opportunity for long-term growth.  A portable book of business is not required, but welcome.  Our firm has a flexible work from home policy.  Relocation to Connecticut not required. Experience for this role consist of:

• Designing, drafting, and maintaining compliance for defined contribution plans, defined benefit plans, employee stock ownership plans, employee welfare plans, cafeteria plans and executive compensation plans.
• Counselling plan sponsors, fiduciaries and other plan professionals on compliance requirements and fiduciary best practices, including plan governance and administration.
• Conducting research and analysis on all applicable laws related to employee benefit plans, including ERISA, IRC, 401(k), Affordable Care Act, COBRA, and HIPAA.
• Experience with IRC Section 409A, governmental benefit plans, and/or benefits related issues in corporate transactions is a plus.

Reid and Riege, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer.  

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• CT Bar admission in good standing or ability to become admitted promptly
• 5+ years of experience practicing employee benefits, ERISA, or executive compensation law
• Strong working knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, and the Internal Revenue Code
• Experience drafting and reviewing plan documents and related disclosures
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision insurance
• Life insurance, disability insurance and EAP coverage
• PTO, Paid Holidays, Sick Time, Bereavement and Parental leave
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions (Traditional and Roth options available)
• Competitive compensation commensurate with level of experience
• Opportunities for career advancement