Job Description

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Employee Benefits & ERISA Paralegal

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Paralegal with a strong background in Employee Benefits and ERISA to support a busy legal team handling complex benefits, insurance, and union‑related matters. This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and has hands‑on experience with benefit plans, compliance, and payouts.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with ERISA and employee benefits matters, including qualified and non‑qualified retirement plans, health & welfare plans, and executive compensation arrangements
• Assist with union expense payouts, benefit distributions, and plan administration matters
• Prepare, review, and organize plan documents, SPDs, amendments, and compliance filings
• Handle insurance‑related matters, including benefit claims, coverage issues, and coordination with carriers
• Conduct legal research related to ERISA, benefits compliance, and labor/union issues
• Track deadlines and ensure compliance with federal regulations (ERISA, DOL, IRS)
• Maintain organized electronic and physical files
• Communicate with clients, plan administrators, trustees, and third‑party vendors
• Assist with audits, due diligence, and internal investigations related to benefit plans

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or equivalent legal experience required
• 3+ years of experience in employee benefits and ERISA
• Demonstrated experience with union benefit plans and expense payouts
• Strong knowledge of ERISA regulations and benefits administration
• Experience handling insurance benefit matters strongly preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems

Why Join Us

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Stable, well‑established legal environment
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated and meaningful benefits matters
• Collaborative team with long‑term growth potential

How to Apply

Salary commensurate with candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

How to Apply:
Email your resume to: jackie.tucker@gogpac.com
Phone/Text: (605) 305-3814

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