Benefits and Compensation Associate (#1046)

Dorsey & Whitney

Washington, DC

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$255,000–$315,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Academic Advice, Accredited Business Accountants (ABA), Administrative Skills, Agriculture, Analysis Skills, Attorney, Banking Services, Biology, Campaigns, College Level Faculty, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Consulting, Customer Support/Service, Diversity, ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974), Employee Assistance Plan, Food and Beverage Industry, Healthcare, Healthcare Reimbursement, Human Resources, International Law, Legal, Litigation, Natural Resources, Pro Bono, Public Transport, Tax Accounting, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan

LOCATION

Washington, DC

POSTED

1 day ago

Dorsey and Whitney LLP is seeking a Benefits and Compensation Associate with at least four years of experience to join any of our U.S. offices. This Associate will work closely with employers on health and welfare plan matters, 401(k) and retirement plans, and other benefits. The Benefits and Compensation Group receives a steady stream of work from clients due to statutory and regulatory changes to the laws that govern benefits and compensation. In addition to the departments clients, the Benefits and Compensation Group works with corporate, labor and employment, ERISA litigation, health, tax, and other practice areas in the Firm. Our attorneys have frequent contact with our clients in-house attorneys and human resource professionals. The following qualifications are required: - A JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school; - At least four years of benefits and compensation experience in a law firm or a consulting firm; - Excellent analytical, communication and client service skills; - Bar admission in the state of hire or the ability to get admitted in the state of hire; and - Top academic credentials. For Seattle and Washington D.C. applicants only, the salary range for this position is $255,000-$315,000. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. The individual hired for this position may have the option of electing a lower billable-hours track with a proportional reduction in salary. Associates are eligible to participate in Dorseys associate bonus program, subject to the programs conditions and restrictions. Dorsey offers a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive compensation and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to attorneys working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorseys benefits package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan; basic and optional life insurance; short and long-term disability; flexible time off; up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for attorneys who give birth; paid holidays; adoption assistance; healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts; back-up child and elder care program; education and college advising program; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs and activities; mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance program; 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. Where applicable, attorneys may be eligible for a discretionary bonus and/or a productivity bonus, clerkship bonus, relocation expenses, and bar review expenses. First-year associates are also eligible for a salary advance and bar review stipend. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria and may result in taxable income to the recipient.) You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. Dorsey participates in E-Verify. About Dorsey Dorsey and Whitney is a global law firm with over 650 lawyers across 22 offices in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We provide strategic legal counsel to companies worldwide across a diverse range of industries, including banking and financial institutions; development and infrastructure; energy and natural resources; food, beverage and agribusiness; healthcare and life sciences; and techno ogy. Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey and Whitney LLP since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner. With locations across the United States as well as Canada, Europe and Asia, Dorsey provides an integrated, dedicated approach to its clients' legal and business needs. Dorseys diverse client base includes more than one-third of Fortune 100 companies. Our lawyers apply superb legal knowledge and skills with practical wisdom and a deep understanding of business and industry. We serve clients in nearly all industries, but focus on six key industries in which we have excellent depth and a history of achieving client success: - Banking and Financial Institutions - Development and Infrastructure - Energy and Natural Resources - Food, Beverage and Agribusiness - Healthcare - Technology Among Dorseys many distinguished alumni are U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun, noted law professor and scholar William Prosser, Minnesotas first woman judge Betty Washburn, former U.S. Vice President and Ambassador to Japan Walter Mondale, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, former Corporation Counsel of the City of New York Zachary Carter, and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Recognized for our dedication to community, Dorsey has met the ABA Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge every year since the Challenge began in 1993 by devoting more than 3% of billable hours to pro bono work. One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including: - Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab) - Best Law Firms for Women (Seramount) - 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign) - Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption) []{style="text "}

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