The Legal Analyst, Benefits & Employment will be primarily responsible for supporting senior attorneys in both the Benefits, Payroll, and Compensation function, as well as the Employment Affair function, with a wide range of research, drafting, projects and initiatives. 

Responsibilities

Benefits, Payroll and Compensation Function

Respond to participant, agency, and plan provider record requests received via regular mail and email. Provide support to payroll function and benefits team in legal matters, including paid leave compliance and enforcement of court orders (garnishments, QDROs) Coordinate, oversee, and facilitate annual benefit plan filings and review annual updates to summary plan descriptions. Assist with preparation of materials and minutes for benefit plan committees, including drafting memoranda for committee decision.  Draft adverse benefit determination letters in connection with benefit claims. Research basic tax and ERISA matters. Assist with investment-related document production and filings required for international investments. Opportunity to learn and assist with stock administration matters requiring in-person attendance. Progressively acquire and increase knowledge of ERISA, tax law and corresponding legal concepts and terminology through work assignments, committee meetings, in-person working groups, and face-to-face trainings and meetings.

Employment Law Function 

Stay abreast of new local, state, and federal legislation impacting workplace policies or processes, including paid sick leave, pay disclosure, background checks, required notices, etc. Draft notices to HR clients to make them aware of legal development.  Draft, edit and revise workplace policies. Perform legal research on a variety of employment law topics, including arbitration, harassment/discrimination, medical and religious accommodations, and summarize findings. Assist senior attorneys and employee relations team in audits, policy reviews and other efforts to ensure compliance with applicable law. Draft educational / informational updates for HR clients Conduct research on background check issues including, FCRA obligations, as well as state and local fair chance/background screening laws. Support senior attorneys in Employment Affairs group as needed, primarily in conducting legal research, drafting or revising notices/communications to HR, and assisting in other projects or initiatives as required.  Bachelor’s degree required.3 years of corporate, benefits or employment paralegal experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Employment law knowledge or HR background preferred.Attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Experience drafting legal memos or other client facing work product.Strong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to manage a heavy workload, prioritize demands and meet deadlines. 

The pay range for the role is $80,500 to $137,000. The specific offer will depend on an applicant’s skills and other factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program.  Chubb offers a comprehensive benefits package, more details on which can be found on our careers website. The disclosed pay range estimate may be adjusted for the applicable geographic differential for the location in which the position is filled.