State and Local Tax Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a State and Local Tax Associate in Buffalo, NY. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 5 years of experience in state and local tax law, with a focus on New York State and multistate tax principles.

Duties

• Advise clients on state and local tax issues, including personal and corporate income tax.
• Represent clients in audits, administrative appeals, and litigations.
• Prepare audit responses, legal briefs, and ruling requests.
• Conduct legal research and prepare technical analyses.
• Assist with tax aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings.
• Stay informed on tax laws and regulations.
• Participate in client meetings and business development.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across practice areas.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Certifications

• None specified

Skills

• Knowledge of New York State and local tax laws.
• Experience with multistate tax principles.
• Experience in administrative appeal work.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) and pension plan.
• Paid Time Off.

This is one of the nation's oldest law firms that has a tradition of excellence and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. Their mission is to provide value to their clients through high-quality work, outstanding service, and attention to individual needs. The firm offers competitive salaries and practices in all major areas of the law, including litigation, business and banking, labor and employment, trusts and estates, and tax. There is a very friendly environment at this firm, for they aim to hire the same types of people whom they would choose to invite out for a cup of coffee or a glass of beer. Attorneys at this firm are well balanced and have passionate interests in politics, theater, and sports. They are the types of people who care about their communities and participate in them, and care about their families and friends and spend time with them. This firms success is greatly due to the types of people employed at this firm, for attorneys here have strong identities as people and realize that they cannot only to be defined by their legal practice. Their excellent record of pro bono work and community involvement is further evidence of their commitment to diversity, equality and justice, both in the workplace and in the communities where they live.