SALT Tax Associate Attorney

Job Title: SALT Tax Associate Attorney

Job Location: Miami, FL

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm is looking to expand its team with a highly skilled SALT (State and Local Tax) Associate Attorney. This position is ideal for an attorney with 4-7 years of experience in multistate state and local tax planning, tax litigation, and tax controversy matters. The firm offers a collaborative environment and the opportunity to work on complex and high-profile cases while receiving comprehensive support and professional growth.

Duties:

• Provide expert legal counsel on state and local tax issues, including planning, compliance, and litigation.
• Handle complex tax controversies and disputes before state and local tax authorities.
• Advise clients on multistate tax matters, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and prepare clear, comprehensive reports and legal memoranda.
• Represent clients in negotiations, hearings, and litigation proceedings.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to develop effective tax strategies and solutions.
• Keep up-to-date with developments in state and local tax laws and regulations.

Requirements:

• 4-7 years of experience in state and local tax law, including both planning and litigation.
• Strong background in tax controversy and dispute resolution.
• Demonstrated experience with multistate tax issues.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in Florida.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research and analytical abilities.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Must be licensed to practice law in Florida.

Skills:

• Expertise in state and local tax law.
• Advanced legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with clients and colleagues.

Job Location:

• Miami, FL

This AmLaw firm is well-known for their banking sector, representing all 10 U.S. bank holding companies. Specializing in its Latin America practice, this firm prioritizes and provides diversity and inclusion amongst its associates. This firm has also obtained numerous accolades including a perfect score through the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality two years in a row, Top 25 For Female Partners by The American Lawyer, and Top 60 Firms For Diversity by The American Lawyer's Diversity Scoreboard.