Junior Tax Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A respected law firm is seeking a Junior Tax Associate Attorney with 1-3 years of transactional tax experience to join its dynamic tax practice. The successful candidate will work on a variety of tax-related transactions, including real estate, fund formation, and REITs. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a strong interest in tax law, possess excellent communication skills, and have the ability to manage both independent responsibilities and team collaboration.

Location:

• San Diego, CA

Duties:

• Assist with a variety of transactional tax matters, including real estate, fund formation, and REIT transactions.
• Provide legal advice and draft memoranda and other written materials on tax-related issues.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis on partnership tax, investment funds, and real estate-related tax matters.
• Work closely with other team members to manage and execute complex tax transactions.
• Handle significant individual responsibilities while working collaboratively within a team.
• Engage with clients and provide clear, concise advice on tax-related issues.

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of transactional tax experience.
• Demonstrated interest in tax law, including coursework in partnership tax or related areas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting legal memoranda.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage both team-based projects and individual assignments.
• Experience with partnership tax, investment funds, REITs, or real estate transactions 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 encouraged to apply.

Certifications:

• Admission to the California State Bar is required.

Skills:

• Strong research, drafting, and communication skills.
• Analytical thinking with the ability to manage complex transactions.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Team-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
• Effective communication skills with clients and colleagues.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement 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.