Benefits Specialist

Job Title: Benefits Specialist

Location: Denver, CO (80205)

Industry: Legal Services

Pay: $80,000 - $95,000 annually

Benefits: The position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with our client, a well-established legal organization in Denver, to identify an experienced Benefits Specialist. This position is ideal for someone with a background in employee benefits law, retirement plans, and ERISA compliance. The role supports an attorney specializing in employee benefits and works with sophisticated clients on complex retirement and executive compensation matters.

Job Description:

The Benefits Specialist will prepare and maintain retirement and employee benefit plan documents while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and tax requirements. This position is highly focused on legal documentation, regulatory research, and client support—not traditional HR benefits administration. The ideal candidate will have experience with ERISA, retirement plans, and executive compensation in a legal, consulting, accounting, or specialized employee benefits environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, revise, and maintain retirement and employee benefit plan documents, including 401(k), pension, and health plans.
• Draft Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs), plan amendments, and related compliance documentation.
• Research ERISA regulations, IRS guidance, and tax code requirements affecting employee benefit plans.
• Assist with IRS filings, submissions, and other regulatory documentation.
• Review Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs) and evaluate retirement benefit distributions.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes impacting retirement and welfare benefit plans.
• Respond to client requests, assist with proposals, and provide ongoing support for plan administration.
• Maintain organized records and track compliance deadlines while supporting attorney workflow.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3-4+ years of experience working with employee benefits, retirement plans, executive compensation, or ERISA compliance.
• Strong knowledge of ERISA regulations and applicable IRS tax code.
• Experience drafting or maintaining 401(k), pension, and health plan documents.
• Excellent analytical, research, and written communication skills.

Additional Details:

• Direct-hire opportunity.
• 100% onsite in Denver, CO.
• Schedule is Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM-7:00 PM

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.