Tax Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a tax associate to join its Affordable Housing and Tax Credit Team in West Palm Beach, Florida. This position offers a unique opportunity for a lateral associate to be part of an expanding team that supports diverse client needs. The role involves working with for-profit and nonprofit developers on affordable multifamily housing projects across the United States.

Duties

• Represent clients in the development, acquisition, and sale of affordable housing.
• Engage in construction and rehabilitation projects for multifamily housing.
• Utilize federal, state, and local affordable housing programs.

Requirements

• Experience in partnership tax and federal income tax credits.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through.
• Member in good standing of any state bar.

Education

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting.
• LLM in Taxation preferred.

Certifications

• Bar membership in good standing.

Skills

• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Benefits

• Healthcare plans.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid time off.

This Florida-based law firm represents some of the state's most successful companies and offers full-service legal representation on a statewide basis. Specific practice area include the following: Appellate, Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Health Law, Land Use and Environmental, Real Estate Development, and Torts. Attorneys work in a team oriented focused on 21 generally defined practice areas. The firm fosters a friendly, collegial, and supportive working environment where mutual support and respect is common. New associates go through comprehensive training programs and are given early responsibility that they can comfortably handle. Competitive salaries and benefits are offered.