Learn how to be an effective and efficient employee benefits paralegal.
Employee benefits law can be complex and ever-changing, and a paralegal is crucial to an effective employee benefits department. If you are a paralegal, this material will give you a road map to what you need to know to be a productive employee benefits paralegal. If you are hiring an employee benefits paralegal or have an employee benefits paralegal on staff, this information will give you insight on how to best utilize the paralegal’s skills to improve productivity.
Agenda
What Is Employee Benefits Law?
- Overview of Pension and Welfare Plans
- Which Laws Fall Within Employee Benefits Law
- ERISA
- Tax Code
- HIPAA
- COBRA
What Are a Paralegal’s Typical Duties in Employee Benefits Law?
- Legal Responsibilities
- Drafting Documents
- Retirement Plans
- Welfare Plans
- DOL, IRS, PBGC Audit Response Management
- Drafting and Analysis of QDROs
- Adverse Impact Analysis
- Collective Bargaining Agreement Benefit Issues
- RIF Disclosures and Separation Agreements
- Warn Notice Requirements
- Nonlegal Responsibilities
- Time Management
- Organization Skills
- Attorney Relationship Management
- Customer Service
Speakers
Renee Lieux,
McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC- Of counsel at McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC
- Practice emphasizes all aspects of employee benefits law and executive compensation
- Conducts regular seminars on issues related to employee benefits and executive compensation
- Author of articles related to executive compensation and employee benefits
- Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, Louisiana, and New York
- LL.M. degree, Georgetown University Law Center; J.D. degree, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law; M.A. degree, Northwestern State University; B.A. degree, Louisiana State University
- Can be contacted at rlieux@mcneeslaw.com or 717-237-5484
Who Should Attend
This webinar is designed for paralegals, legal assistants, associates, and other legal professionals.
