Paralegal

We are partnering with a well-established law firm to identify an experienced Employee Benefits & ERISA Paralegal to support a busy legal team handling complex benefits, insurance, and union-related matters.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working on technically complex matters involving benefit plans, regulatory compliance, and benefits administration in a collaborative legal environment.

The paralegal will assist attorneys with a wide range of employee benefits and ERISA matters
, including retirement and welfare plans, compliance obligations, and benefit administration issues. The position involves significant interaction with plan administrators, clients, and third-party vendors, as well as maintaining compliance with federal regulatory requirements.

• Assist attorneys with ERISA and employee benefits matters
• Support work involving qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and executive compensation arrangements
• Prepare and organize plan documents, summary plan descriptions, amendments, and related filings
• Assist with benefit distributions, plan administration matters, and compliance tracking
• Coordinate insurance-related benefit issues and communications with carriers
• Support union-related benefit and expense matters as needed
• Conduct legal research related to ERISA compliance and benefits regulations
• Monitor deadlines and regulatory requirements involving DOL and IRS compliance
• Maintain organized electronic and physical files
• Communicate with clients, trustees, administrators, and vendors
• Assist with audits, due diligence reviews, and internal investigations related to benefit plans

• Paralegal certificate or equivalent legal experience required
• 3+ years of employee benefits or ERISA experience
• Experience working with union benefit plans and benefit administration preferred
• Strong understanding of ERISA regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience handling insurance-related benefit matters strongly preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
  
  Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities effectively
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Stable, well-established legal environment
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated employee benefits matters
• Collaborative team environment with long-term growth potential

If you're a skilled legal professional ready for a new challenge, reach out to Chad Calcaterra at gpac or send your resume directly for confidential consideration
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Email: chad.calcaterragogpac
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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