Tax Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Tax Associate for its Springfield office. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of experience in complex federal transactional tax matters. Candidates in Austin, Kansas City, Milwaukee, St. Louis, or Washington, D.C. are strongly preferred.

Duties

• Advise on business entity formations, mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations.
• Provide guidance on state and local tax matters, including income, franchise, sales, and use tax.

Requirements

• Active bar license in the corresponding state or commitment to obtain one promptly.
• Experience with non-profit and for-profit clients.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Proactive and dynamic approach to legal practice.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

This full-service law firm has more than 225 lawyers representing a tremendous variety of personal and professional backgrounds. It engages in a broad-based business, commercial, tax, litigation, and labor practice and its clients include individuals, local, regional and national businesses, financial institutions, and charitable and governmental organizations. With offices throughout Missouri, it is reportedly one of the top 5 most respected firms in the area. The Midwest is the heart of American industry and is a cost-effective hub from which the firm can serve its clients efficiently.