Weaver Partners · 5 days ago
Associate Attorney – Retirement Services (ERISA)
Weaver Partners is a growing boutique employee benefits law firm seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join its Retirement Services practice. This role involves working closely with partners on sophisticated retirement plan matters, including IRS and DOL corrections, compliance resolutions, and providing legal advice to plan sponsors.
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Responsibilities
IRS and DOL corrections, audits, and compliance resolutions
Preparation of plan documents, amendments, and corporate resolutions
ERISA and employee benefits legal advice to plan sponsors
Client communications and matter management
Supervising and delegating work to junior attorneys
Legal research and drafting related to retirement plan compliance
Qualification
Required
JD from an ABA-accredited law school; active bar license (GA preferred)
3+ years of experience in employee benefits / ERISA work
Familiarity with IRS correction programs (e.g., VCP, self-correction)
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
Preferred
Experience calculating corrective contributions is strongly preferred
VFCP experience is a plus, but not required
Benefits
Bonus structure tied to billable hours
Medical & dental (firm heavily subsidized)
Retirement contributions including safe harbor and profit sharing
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Long-term disability and additional benefits