ERISA Attorney

ABOUT OUR FIRM

Tucker Arensberg, P.C., is a mid-sized, full-service law firm that has been ranked among the Best Law Firms in the country, according to the Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" 2026 rankings. With attorneys and affiliates in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Beaver, Pennsylvania, New York City, Cleveland, Ohio, Charleston, West Virginia, and the San Francisco Bay area*, the firm has served the needs of businesses and individuals since 1900. In every engagement we undertake, we are driven as advocates, counselors, and partners to help our clients through whatever legal issues they may face. We are ranked as the 10th largest law firm in Pittsburgh according to the 2025-2026 Pittsburgh Business Times Book of Lists.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The ERISA Attorney will advise plan sponsors, fiduciaries, and administrators regarding the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) compliance and governance of plan administration. This position will represent clients before the Department of Labor (DOL), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the Office of Inspector General Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC).

• Advise clients on fiduciary responsibilities and daily plan administration issues.


• Counsel clients on the design, drafting, implementation, and ongoing compliance of qualified retirement plans, employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), and executive compensation arrangements.


• Advise business and nonprofit clients regarding health plans, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings accounts (HSAs), health reimbursement accounts (HRAs) cafeteria plans and health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPPA) compliance.


• Advise businesses and nonprofit clients on complex compliance, regulatory, and transactional matters related to qualified retirement plans and health and welfare benefit programs.


• Represent clients before regulatory agencies in audits, investigations, compliance and plan termination matters.


• Draft and review plan documents, amendments, summary plan descriptions (SPDs), summaries of material modifications (SMMs), and other compliance related communications.


• Collaborate with attorneys in corporate, tax, and labor and employment practice groups to deliver integrated client service.


• Develop and implement project management plans to track progress.


• Perform legal research to stay advised on the latest developments in employee benefit plan compliance.

Please note that we champion the development of all roles. This job description is not designed to contain comprehensive listing of all responsibilities, as they may change to meet the ongoing needs of clients and the firm. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.


• Admitted to the bar and in good standing.


• 5-7 years of ERISA and employee benefits experience, in a law firm serving business clients.


• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.


• Strong technical knowledge of retirement plan compliance.


• Excellent legal research, writing, and client communication skills.

ATTRIBUTES OF SUCCESS

Analytical Detail Oriented Deadline Driven Adaptability Resourceful

Independently Motivated Communication Skills Critical Thinking Interpersonal Skills Organization

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of the job, the employee must be able to:

Travel about 10% of the day to worksites beyond the corporate office, representing Tucker Arensberg, P.C. Will perform sedentary work exerting up to ten (10) pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move object. Must see, hear, talk, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity; kneeling, standing, walking, crouching, stooping, reaching, and other similar tasks requiring physical activity. Will operate a computer, fax, copier, and telephone. Work is generally performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.

REGULAR SCHEDULE

This is a salaried full-time position with a regular schedule of Monday through Friday work hours. An in-office schedule is highly encouraged until established. Following that period a hybrid, self-paced workday is acceptable with an annual expectation of 1,900 billable hours.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM OUR FIRM

Tucker Arensberg continually strives to develop its talent internally. The firm fosters the growth of its associates and encourages ongoing writing, speaking, publishing, and other professional and business development opportunities. Associate attorneys are assigned a mentor through our mentorship program, an individual marketing budget for business development efforts, along with structured guidance and direction for how to develop their own practice. All attorneys have assigned legal support staff to aid their service to clients.

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive base compensation there are strategically structured bonus opportunities to encourage professional and client development. The compensation package is assessed based on years of experience and business bringing to the practice group. The firm also invests in a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for individual and family


• Company paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability plans


• Flexible Spending Account


• Profit Sharing 401k Plan


• Paid Time Off and Holidays


• Tuition Assistance for education and skill development


• Lateral Attorney Referral Program


• Marketing Resources and Assistance


• Personal mentor to provide guidance and advice to develop your practice

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