Employee Benefits Associate

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Job Overview

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3–5 years of experience in employee benefits law, with a particular focus on qualified retirement plans. This fully remote position offers an exciting opportunity for an attorney to work on high-impact matters involving non-ERISA public retirement plans, governmental plans, and church plans. The ideal candidate will be poised to assume leadership within the practice and manage significant client relationships in a collaborative, team-oriented legal environment.

Location

• Riverside, CA

Duties

• Advise clients on design and compliance of qualified retirement plans, including tax and fiduciary responsibilities

• Provide counsel on governmental and church plan structures and compliance, including CalPERS and PEPRA (Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013)

• Draft and revise plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and investment management agreements

• Review and negotiate service provider contracts

• Guide plan sponsors and fiduciaries on governance structures and best practices

• Support clients through IRS voluntary compliance programs

• Work collaboratively with legal team members on public retirement plan strategies

• Maintain and grow long-term client relationships

• Participate in business development efforts and supervise junior attorneys or support staff as needed

Requirements

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in employee benefits law, with an emphasis on qualified retirement plans

• In-depth understanding of the Internal Revenue Code, ERISA, and related regulatory frameworks

• Experience working with public sector clients, governmental plans, or church plans preferred

• Ability to independently manage client relationships and supervise others

• Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in long-term practice development

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Must be admitted and in good standing with the California State Bar

Skills

• Strong legal research, writing, and document drafting abilities

• Exceptional verbal communication and client counseling skills

• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage complex compliance issues

• Comfortable working in a collaborative, team-driven setting

• Proven ability to lead client engagements and contribute to practice growth

Benefits

• Opportunity for leadership within a highly respected practice area

• Flexible remote work structure

• Strong firm culture emphasizing inclusivity, collaboration, and professional development

• Supportive environment for long-term growth and practice ownership transition

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10537 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 301
Century City
California
United States 90025
Phone : (310) 444 0000
Fax : (213) 895-7306