ERISA Compliance Attorney
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Description: Lockton, Inc. is at present looking to employ ERISA Compliance Attorney right now, this position will be presented in Missouri. Detailed specification about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. More than 4,450 professionals at Lockton provide 15,000 clients around the world with risk management, insurance, and employee benefits consulting services that improve their busi! nesses. From its founding in 1966 in Kansas City, Missouri, Lockton has attracted entrepreneurial professionals who have driven its growth to become the largest privately held insurance broker in the world and 9th largest overall . Independent researcher Greenwich Associates awarded Lockton its 2011 Service Excellence Award for risk management for large companies. For four consecutive years, Business Insurance has recognized Lockton as a " Best Place to Work in Insurance ." To see the latest insights from Lockton’s experts, check Lockton Market Update .
Lockton is known throughout the insurance industry as an entrepreneurial, progressive and successful insurance broker. As a result of continued individual and group accomplishments, Lockton has a record of steady and substantial growth. If you are a committed professional with a passion for delivering unparalleled service, Lockton is interested in hearing from you.
Lockton Companies is looking to add an E! RISA attorney with strong experience related to the federal he! alth reform law to Lockton Benefit Group’s Compliance Services division. This newly created role provides health reform-related and other ERISA compliance support to clients and account service teams, and requires strong legal research, writing, public speaking and and related skills. Candidates for this position must have strong working knowledge of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s rules affecting employee benefit plans.
Our ERISA compliance attorneys work closely with our account teams and clients to help clients comply with the myriad obligations imposed upon them and their benefit programs under the federal health reform law, and under ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code and other federal and state laws as they relate to welfare benefit plans. Our attorneys stay abreast of compliance-related developments and communicate developments to clients and associates via a variety of publications and web-based or live presentations.
The positio! n will be based in Kansas City but we are open to someone working remotely from Southern California or Phoenix.
Responsibilities:
Provide compliance and technical support, both internally and with clients, on all employee benefit-related aspects of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), ERISA and other relevant laws as they affect employee benefit plans, and be able to communicate findings and recommendations.
Research and prepare articles for quarterly newsletters, periodic Compliance Alerts, expanded publications such as Employer Guides, and internal training and briefing documents.
Manage or share in managing complex compliance assignments, operational compliance reviews, plan compliance projects, government filings, and routine compliance management services.
Prepare and present webcasts and live, in-person presentations on ERISA-related topics in a pragmatic, practical manner.
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Build strong relationships with both internal Associates and exter! nal partners.
Participate in developing creative, strategic, proactive and technically correct advice to clients both in special situations and in your day to day responsibilities.
Actively participate in client meetings to gather information, establish needs, clarify expectations, develop strategy and obtain feedback.
Keep abreast of developments in the field and at your clients so that you maintain your technical, professional expertise and can be timely and informed in your advice to clients.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Law degree and concomitant research and writing skills.
Minimum 3 years of experience in the employee benefits/ERISA field with a demonstrably strong focus on compliance and administrative consulting, particularly with respect to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Service-oriented attitude. This position requires support of internal associates and clients who work under demandi! ng timelines, and often with limited knowledge of ERISA compliance matters. A pleasant, service-oriented attitude, and ability to communicate complex concepts in a practical, common-sense manner, is critical.
Must display strong written and oral communication skills including the ability to articulate complex concepts.
Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) or similar software applications.
Lockton Companies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. As a privately held company, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package reflecting our commitment to attracting and retaining great individuals. This includes health and dental coverage, which begins on your first day of work, 401(k) with match and immediate vesting, a competitive vacation plan and unrivaled career advancement opportunities.
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This position will be started on: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:55:35 GMT
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