State and Local Tax Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a State and Local Tax Associate to join its California property tax practice in Palo Alto, California. This role involves transaction reassessment and transfer tax planning for various property types and industries. The firm offers a collaborative environment and is open to training the right candidate.

Duties

• Conduct legal and factual research and analysis.
• Assist with case management, development, and strategy.
• Draft legal documents for diverse audiences.
• Engage in oral advocacy in various settings.
• Maintain frequent client interactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctorate from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Member of the California State Bar in good standing.
• 4-5 years of experience. 
• Previous experience with an Am Law 100 or top accounting firm preferred.
• Willingness to work in the Silicon Valley office at least three days a week.
• Willingness to relocate.

Education

• Bachelor's degree.
• Juris Doctorate degree.

Certifications

• California State Bar membership.

Skills

• Strong academics and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Superior judgment and time management.
• Interpersonal skills and ease with numbers.

Benefits

• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Top 25 Best Law Firm in Southern California boasts attorneys who are highly regarded with forward-thinking approaches, enthusiasm for collaborating across disciplines, and their unsurpassed commercial awareness. The firm has an ?emerging issues? program, which allows the firm to pioneer new and novel areas of the law. Associates have the opportunity to work on ground-breaking, high-profile matters for some of the world?s most innovative companies on a day-to-day basis. The firm has had its hand in the growth of global commerce and industry, allowing its associates to obtain truly substantive experience. The firm also require its attorneys to complete a minimum of 25 pro bono hours. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.