Entry-Level Tax Associate

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm is seeking an entry-level Tax Associate to join their Private Client Practice group in Salt Lake City. This position is ideal for a highly motivated individual with a strong interest in trust and estate planning. The role will involve working closely with high-net-worth individuals to create, draft, and implement sophisticated wealth transfer plans, as well as assisting with complex estate and trust administration matters. This is a great opportunity for a newly graduated attorney to gain valuable experience in tax law, estate planning, and fiduciary administration.

Location:
Salt Lake City, UT

Duties:

• Create, draft, and implement sophisticated wealth transfer plans for high-net-worth clients.
• Assist with estate and trust administration, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients on all aspects of trust and estate planning matters.
• Conduct legal research on tax, trust, and estate issues, and assist in drafting relevant documents.
• Help resolve complex issues related to estate and trust administration.
• Maintain a high level of client service and professional communication.
• Proactively identify issues and recommend solutions in a timely manner.

Requirements:

• Strong academic background with a focus on tax, trusts, and estates.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Stellar interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with clients and team members.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while managing multiple tasks.
• High level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Prior experience or a keen interest in trust and estate planning is a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar (or eligibility to sit for the bar exam in the relevant jurisdiction).
• An LLM in Taxation or a similar advanced degree is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in legal writing, with the ability to draft clear and concise documents.
• Ability to prioritize and manage a demanding workload.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience with estate and trust administration is a plus.
• Proficiency in case management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Generous merit-based bonus program and fee splits.
• Robust wellness program and work/life balance initiatives.
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO) and a sabbatical program.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, STD, and LTD insurance.
• Enhanced parental leave benefits for primary and non-primary caregivers.
• Inclusive fertility and family benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• Educational assistance and continuing legal education programs.
• Opportunities for volunteerism and engagement through the firm’s non-profit foundation.

This is undoubtedly one of the Mountain West's most distinguished law firms. This firm has super legal work, very good compensation and really emphasizes lifestyle for the associates who join the firm. A large law firm, with offices throughout the United States, this firm has established itself as one of the key power players in the Mountain West legal community. A great number of the attorneys who are a part of this firm are in The Best Lawyers in America. This is undoubtedly one of the best firms to work for in the Mountain West region, and we have heard praises of this firm from virtually every associate we have ever spoken with here. This firm practices in virtually all areas of the law and is strong in most. The largest praises we have heard of this firm are in its corporate and litigation departments.