The Senior Client Employee Benefits Advisor reports to Legal Practice Support management and the Employee Benefits Practice Group and is assigned to work closely with attorneys, Senior Client Employee Benefits Consultants, and clients on all matters relating to firm clients' employee benefit plans and programs.
This position can be resident in any of the following offices: Philadelphia, New York, Washington, DC or Chicago and a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule is available.
Primary Functions and Responsibilities- Reviews statutory, regulatory, and other governmental pronouncements to assess the impact on clients' employee benefit plans.
- Prepares and amends employee benefit plans to ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements and to implement plan design changes.
- Prepares and revises summary plan descriptions and other employee communications.
- Advises clients on how to resolve compliance issues and other technical matters that arise in the day-to-day administration of their employee benefit plans and programs.
- Assesses impact of corporate transactions (mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, etc.) on clients' employee benefit plans.
- Prepares IRS determination letter requests and other governmental filings.
- At the direction of practice group attorneys, assists Firm Benefits Department in connection with issues and concerns that arise in the administration of the firms' employee benefit plans.
- Participates in client pitches and prepare client development materials.
- Assists in preparation of Employee Benefits Practice Group MLBeneBits blog posts, LawFlashes, and Webcasts.
- Conduct internal benefit compliance audits of client benefit plans, policies, and practices.
Education and ExperienceThis job requires:
- A Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and,
- A minimum 5 years of experience as a member of a benefits consulting team, client service team, or a law firm team in the employee benefits practice area
- The equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Qualifications & Skills- Strong technical proficiency and analytical capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated customer service, interpersonal, and leadership abilities
- Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills
- Self-starter with effective project management and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with budgeting and working collaboratively in team settings
- Capable of analyzing complex technical, legal, or financial information and presenting insights to senior stakeholders
- Proficient in data analysis, including statistical concepts and quantitative problem-solving
Technical Proficiency- Accounting: Carpe Diem
- Document Management: Microsoft Office Suite, WorkSite, Legal MacPac, Adobe Acrobat
- Practice Tools: SuperForm, Relius
- Research Platforms: LexisNexis, Westlaw, RIA, BNA, CCH
- Communication Tools: Office Communicator
Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at www.morganlewis.com and selecting "Careers."
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The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
For positions in Chicago, IL, the salary range for this job posting is: $143,000.00 - $228,800.00.
For positions in Washington, DC, the salary range for this job posting is: $149,300.00 - $238,775.00.
For positions in New York, NY, the salary range for this job posting is: $155,500.00 - $248,725.00.
