Tax Attorney

A law firm is seeking a highly experienced Tax Attorney to join their team in Portland. The ideal candidate will work on significant projects within a successful team, leveraging a full-service bi-coastal platform to attract and grow a book of business. This role offers the opportunity to work on pro bono and public service matters, providing both management and leadership opportunities for interested candidates.

Key Duties:

• Work on complex tax projects and transactions for a diverse client base.
• Develop and grow a book of business utilizing the firm's full-service bi-coastal platform.
• Provide tax planning and compliance advice to clients, including corporations, partnerships, and individuals.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various tax-related documents and agreements.
• Conduct legal research and provide written and oral advice on tax matters.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and staff to provide comprehensive legal services to clients.
• Represent clients before federal, state, and local tax authorities and in tax-related litigation.
• Participate in pro bono and public service matters.
• Engage in business development activities to attract new clients and expand services to existing clients.
• Manage significant individual responsibilities with the opportunity for leadership and management roles.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of income tax experience.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• LL.M. in Tax.
• Admission to the state bar and in good standing.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent analytical and writing skills.
• A client-service approach and exceptional communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for working with and building a diverse team.
• The ability to manage significant individual responsibilities.
• A book of business is preferred.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• LL.M. in Taxation.

Certifications:

Admission to the State Bar where the position is located and in good standing.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using legal research tools and technology for case management.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong client relationships.
• Enthusiasm for working on pro bono and public service matters.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Commuter allowance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Billable credit hours for approved Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Pro Bono work.
• Billable credit hours for approved Associate Training.
• Annual bonus and more.

This vigorous, fast-growing Pacific Northwest mid-size firm is making tremendous strides in high-level corporate, litigation, finance and governmental practice for leading national and international clients. Creative thinking and problem solving are attributes it seeks in top-notch, innovative associates who value high-quality work and a working and living environment to match. This firm consistently participates in numerous high-profile deals and has done some of the more sophisticated transactions in the Northwest in recent years. In addition, many of its clients have celebrity-level status. Associates at this firm all praise this firm's national focus and its ability to attract and retain top associates. We believe that this firm does pretty exceptional work, and the associates at this firm all for the most part feel pleased to call this firm home.