Description:

McCarter & English, LLP is seeking a junior or mid-level employee benefits associate for our Philadelphia office. Two or more years of employee benefits experience. Familiarity with Internal Revenue Code, Title I of ERISA, and related laws affecting tax-qualified employee retirement plans, nonqualified deferred compensation plans and employee welfare benefit plans preferred. PA Bar Admission required. Strong academic record required. Salary range for this position is $175,000-200,000, depending on experience.

Benefits (if FTE requirements met):
  • Firm-Paid: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits.
  • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution.
  • Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits: Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage.
  • Retirement: 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions.
  • Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g. parental leave)

Additional Benefits:

  • Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program
  • Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program
  • Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan
  • Employee discounts through Working Advantage

Other Compensation:

Eligibility for discretionary bonus.

McCarter & English, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.