Junior Tax Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A reputable law firm is seeking a Junior Tax Associate attorney with 1-3 years of transactional tax experience to join its tax practice. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of tax-related transactions, including real estate, fund formation, and REITs. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in tax law, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle both team-based and individual responsibilities.

Location:

• Los Angeles, CA

Duties:

• Work on a variety of transactional tax matters, including real estate, fund formation, and REITs.
• Provide tax-related legal advice and draft memoranda and written opinions.
• Analyze tax issues and offer strategic guidance on partnership tax, investment funds, and real estate transactions.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to manage complex tax transactions.
• Handle significant individual responsibilities while working as part of a larger legal team.
• Conduct legal research and provide analysis on tax matters related to client transactions.

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of transactional tax experience.
• Demonstrated interest in tax transactions, such as coursework in partnership tax and other tax-related areas.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, including experience drafting memoranda and legal advice.
• Ability to manage both team projects and individual responsibilities effectively.
• Experience with partnership tax, investment funds, REITs, and/or real estate is preferred.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Candidates currently pursuing an LL.M in Taxation are strongly encouraged to apply.

Certifications:

• Admission to the California State Bar is required.

Skills:

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to draft high-quality legal documents, including memoranda and tax opinions.
• Team-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and client management abilities.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage complex tax transactions.

Benefits:

• Salary dependent on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the tax practice.

Specializing in real estate, litigation, labor, tax, and business law, this premier law firm has been serving clients nationally and globally since 1977. With several offices throughout California, this firm is known for its creativity, quality, and network in business and government. The firm develops long-lasting relationships with clients and helps find the right solution to their legal matters. Understanding that not everybody can afford legal service, the firms' attorneys contribute to pro bono work in communities. Believing in building a strong, professional, and entrepreneurial team of lawyers and professional staff, the firm provides a platform and support that empower employees to grow professionally and personally. The firm has a team-oriented work environment, and work/life balance. The firm has been recognized for its commitment to diversity.