Tax Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Tax Associate in Houston to join its expanding tax team. The ideal candidate will be from the law school class of 2022 or later, possessing a strong foundation in tax law and a keen interest in real estate matters.

Duties

• Conduct thorough research on tax law and related topics.
• Engage in real estate matters, including REITs.
• Develop creative solutions to complex legal issues.
• Collaborate with team members to provide comprehensive legal advice.

Requirements

• Experience in tax law and real estate matters.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills.
• Excellent analytical abilities.
• Top academic credentials.

Education

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the state of Texas or eligibility to waive in.

Skills

• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
• Ability to think creatively and solve novel problems.

Benefits

• Health care coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid days off, including sick and vacation time.
• Parental leave.
• Basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.