Description:

Description:
Stinson LLP is seeking an associate attorney with zero to one year of experience in Employee Benefits (ERISA) to join our Minneapolis office.

The successful candidate should have the following experience and skills:

Excellent research, writing, analytical skills, and academics; and
A genuine, demonstrated interest in employee benefits and executive compensation.
Experience or knowledge related to qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, ESOPs, health and welfare plans, or the related ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, and IRC Section 409A rules potentially applicable thereto is a plus.

Experience in a law firm, a consulting firm, or an in-house legal/HR department is preferred.

The position offers substantial opportunities to work with the firm's employment, corporate finance, financial institutions and general business practice groups. The role requires a candidate with strong interpersonal skills, a high degree of maturity, a willingness to learn, and a desire to manage a challenging workload. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment.

Active Minnesota license or eligibility to become admitted to the Minnesota bar is required.

Please apply online and provide a resume, cover letter, unofficial law school transcript and a writing sample. For questions, contact recruiting@stinson.com. Please submit your application by no later than 45 days following the posted date. Applications received after this date may not be considered.

At Stinson LLP, we are committed to the success of our attorneys. We are equally committed to providing competitive, affordable health and wellness benefits to help take care of yourself and your family, including:

Medical, dental, and vision health plans
Medical savings accounts
Firm-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program
Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and attorney leave for various reasons, including birth or adoption of a child and personal and/or family health; generous paid military leave
Paid bar dues, approved bar association memberships and CLE expenses
Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses, back-up child and elder care, and employee discount program

Our Associate attorney compensation structure has two components: (1) a base salary (based on an 1850 billable hour target) and (2) a discretionary merit bonus based on performance. The base salary range for this role is $200,000 – $205,000. The salary range for this position is based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, and location. The range is provided as an initial approximation at the time of posting and may vary based on the individual's unique qualifications and experience.

For more information about Stinson, visit us at http://www.stinson.com and the NALP Directory of Legal Employers, https://www.nalpdirectory.com.