Customs Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Customs Associate with five or more years of experience for its Washington, DC office. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in customs valuation and related areas, with a preference for experience in complex supply chains and customs litigation.

Duties

• Provide expert advice on customs valuation, including transaction value and related party transactions.
• Engage in tariff classification and country of origin analyses.
• Develop duty mitigation strategies and handle customs litigation.
• Collaborate with clients and work independently on complex issues.

Requirements

• Five or more years of experience in customs valuation and related fields.
• Experience with Section 232 value issues and CBP valuation audits preferred.
• Comfortable with direct client engagement.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Comprehensive bonus system with opportunities for productivity and merit-based bonuses.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

This large DC firm is known as a place that offers a broad and sophisticated practice, while also being very family friendly. Although salaries are slightly less than competitor firms as associates become more senior, this is reflected in the lower billable hour requirement, which seems to be welcomed by associates that seem to value a more balanced work and personal life. We hear that associates are treated with respect, the culture is exceptionally diverse and progressive, and pro bono work is valued beyond mere lip service.