Associate, Public Finance Tax

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate to join the Tax group of its national Public Finance practice in Omaha, NE. This role is ideal for an attorney with experience or interest in public finance, tax (Section 103), and tax-exempt bonds, offering the opportunity to work closely with experienced partners in a collaborative environment.

Duties

• Conduct tax-related due diligence for municipal bonds.
• Draft tax documents, forms, and closing certifications.
• Review tax disclosure for official statements.
• Advise on tax-favored structuring of municipal debt financings.
• Assist with arbitrage rebate compliance.
• Represent clients in IRS examinations of bond issues.
• Provide advice on tax accounting of bond payments.
• Assist with tax matters concerning interest rate swap transactions.
• Counsel on miscellaneous tax issues related to bonds.
• Research tax law changes and prepare informational documents.

Requirements

• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and matter management abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
• Professional and collaborative work style.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• General knowledge of tax entity classification.
• Basic understanding of tax-exempt finance preferred.

Education

• Admitted to practice in Washington or Nebraska with an active bar license or able to be admitted within the first year.
• 1+ years of experience in public finance or tax law preferred.
• LL.M. in taxation preferred but not required.

Certifications

• Active bar license in good standing.

Skills

• Research and writing proficiency.
• Analytical and communication skills.
• Organizational and management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Plan and Health Savings Account.
• Fertility coverage assistance.
• Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance.
• Paid holidays and flexible vacation leave.
• Paid parental leave and other leave benefits.
• Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits.
• Discretionary bonuses and Employee Assistance Program.
• Back-Up Care and Domestic Partner Benefits.
• Commuting Benefits and Technology Allowance.

The Nebraska law office opened forty-seven years ago. To date, it is the largest law practice in Nebraska. There are over one-hundred and forty qualified attorneys and other legal professionals on staff. There are four core areas of practice. Disciplines consist of corporate, finance, public finance, and litigation.