Partnership Track Tax Associate Attorney

Job Title: Tax Associate Attorney (Partnership Track)
Job Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm is seeking a Tax Associate to join its team in Baton Rouge, LA, with additional opportunities in New Orleans and Houston. This role offers the chance to work with both individual and corporate clients on complex tax matters, including federal, state, and local issues, corporate formations, acquisitions, mergers, and restructurings. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney looking to grow their career with a well-defined path toward partnership.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel to individuals and businesses regarding tax issues, including federal, state, and local matters.
• Advise on corporate formation, mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and other transactional needs.
• Guide clients on tax implications, entity selection, and tax audits.
• Handle administrative appeals and manage interactions with state and local tax authorities.
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft high-quality written materials.
• Ensure strict adherence to deadlines and attention to detail in all matters.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and other team members to deliver high-value services to clients.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) and Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation required.
• Admission to the Louisiana or Texas Bar is preferred, or willingness to take the respective state bar if licensed elsewhere.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal issues clearly.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrated initiative, as well as a collaborative team-oriented attitude.
• Proven excellence in research and writing.
• Impeccable attention to detail, especially in legal filings.
• Former CPA, governmental experience, or expertise in international tax is a plus.

Education:

• J.D. and LL.M. in Taxation required.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Louisiana or Texas Bar (or willingness to take it).
• CPA certification or government experience is a plus.

Skills:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong research and writing capabilities.
• Expertise in tax law, especially federal, state, and local tax issues.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• High attention to detail and adherence to deadlines.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and partnership track.
• Health, life, disability, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Comprehensive professional development programs, including mentoring and leadership development.
• Opportunities for business and client development training.
• Robust in-house attorney training to enhance practice and financial skills.

Job Location:

• Baton Rouge, LA

With more than 100 lawyers, this law firm serves the needs of large and small businesses and Fortune 500 companies. It serves clients in numerous industries, such as energy, information technology, banking, financial services, telecommunications, transportation, trucking, media, advertising, insurance, gaming, government, education, healthcare, manufacturing, real estate, retail, construction, leasing, environmental regulation, commercial litigation, products liability, business transactions, intellectual property, chemical exposure litigation, toxic tort defense, medical malpractice, bankruptcy and reorganization, labor and employment, state and local tax, administrative matters, lobbying, estate planning, probate, and insurance coverage litigation. The firm's history is one of lasting alliances with its clients. Attorneys are known to diligently pursue results that allow their clients to outperform their competitors.