Tax Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Tax Attorney in Tampa, FL. The role involves engaging in sophisticated tax work for clients nationwide, focusing on corporate and transactional tax matters. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in structuring business entities and real estate investment vehicles, along with succession planning for closely held businesses.

Duties

• Engage in complex tax work for national clients.
• Structure business entities and real estate investment vehicles.
• Plan succession for closely held businesses.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar license for the state of practice.
• Minimum 5+ years of professional law practice experience.
• Strong technological skills, including proficiency with practice management systems.
• Superior research skills using online services and databases.
• Project management skills to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning, or CPA preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency with practice management systems and portals.
• Superior research skills.
• Project management skills.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent benefits.

Lawyers here have diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds and the firm has been designated by several United States government agencies to handle legal matters because of its minority and women attorneys and partners. This mid size Tampa office provides a full range of services to small businesses, individuals, healthcare providers, nonprofit organizations and Fortune 500 companies throughout the United States and internationally with emphasis on representation of publicly held companies and other growth enterprises. Attorneys work hard, but enjoy market salaries.