Tax Associate

Job Overview: A prestigious law firm is seeking a highly motivated and team-oriented Tax Associate to join the Columbus office. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 1-5 years of tax law experience to contribute to federal, state, and local tax matters. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge in taxation and an interest in developing their practice within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Location:

• Columbus, OH

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel on federal, state, and local tax matters.
• Draft and review legal documents, including tax opinions, memoranda, and briefs.
• Assist clients in navigating tax planning, compliance, and litigation matters.
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to tax laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to provide solutions for complex tax issues.
• Maintain and build client relationships while managing a diverse caseload.
• Participate in firm initiatives, including business development and client outreach.

Requirements:

• 1-5 years of experience in tax law.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate across departments.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Master of Laws (LLM) in Taxation or other relevant advanced degrees are preferred, but not required.
• Admission to the practice of law in Ohio.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of tax law, including planning, compliance, and litigation.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

This Vault-ranked firm has a client-first mindset, where attorneys are rewarded based on their listening and understanding their clients' goals, thinking creatively and aggressively to advance those goals, and obtaining the clients' ultimate success. Attorneys at this firm partner with members of the firm's affiliated businesses to provide comprehensive service to clients. These partnerships allow clients to access business consulting across a variety of disciplines. The attorneys truly work as one team to help their clients succeed. This modern, progressive firm boasts a highly respectful, transparent workplace culture, which fosters creativity, teamwork, inclusion, diversity, and service to clients and communities. This firm emphasizes significant investment in the communities where their attorneys live and practice. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.