Associate Attorney with 1-3 years of tax experience

San Francisco office of our client seeks an associate attorney with 1-3 years of tax experience. The candidate will manage federal and state income/franchise/payroll/sales and use tax audits/protests/appeals/petitions. Will assist with international and domestic tax consulting. Assist with corporate formations, transactions, and related work. Day-to-day maintenance of the collection, audit, appeals, and other legal cases. Participate in the negotiation process and issue resolution. Evaluate facts, assess risk, and advise clients on various complex tax issues. Research and analyze complex tax issues. Perform tax calculations and other tax-related analyses. Counsel clients on the consequences of new and updated federal and state tax laws. Interface with outside advisors. Participate in tax compliance projects as needed. Strong technical proficiency in domestic and international taxation is essential. Proficiency in Spanish or Mandarin is required. Must have an LL.M. degree in Tax. CA Law License or tax preparation certification is required. Proficiency in MS Office suite products required.

The candidate should have a Juris Doctor degree. Must have excellent communication and negotiation skills. Should have ability to work closely with a variety of people, including clients, officials from government tax agencies, accountants, and other tax professionals. Strong legal research and writing skills are essential. Must be detail-focused and highly organized work habits. Excellent time management and prioritization skills are essential. A professional demeanor and advanced interpersonal skills are needed.

This firm specializes in federal, international, state, and local tax issues. The firm consists of a diverse team of professionals with unique tax experience, education, and accounting backgrounds. They work closely with clients to identify and understand their tax issues from various perspectives.