Partnership Track Tax Associate Attorney

A law firm in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking a Partnership Track Tax Associate Attorney. This position involves providing comprehensive legal advice on tax-related matters to individual and business clients, handling corporate formation, acquisitions, mergers, restructurings, and other transactional needs. The attorney will also offer guidance on federal and state tax implications, choice of entity, federal tax audits, administrative appeals, and managing state and local taxing authorities.

Job Overview: The Partnership Track Tax Associate Attorney at our law firm will play a vital role in advising clients on complex tax issues, corporate transactions, and regulatory compliance. This position offers an opportunity to join a dynamic team and advance toward partnership.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel to clients on federal, state, and local tax issues.
• Assist clients with corporate formation, acquisitions, mergers, and restructurings.
• Offer guidance on federal and state tax implications, choice of entity, and federal tax audits.
• Manage administrative appeals and interactions with state and local taxing authorities.

Requirements:

• J.D. and LL.M. in Taxation required; willingness to take the LA Bar if licensed outside of LA.
• Excellent communication skills, strong work ethic, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to take initiative while collaborating effectively within a team.
• Superior academic credentials and impeccable research and writing skills.
• Strict attention to detail and meeting filing deadlines.
• Previous CPA certification, government experience, and/or knowledge of international tax issues are advantageous.

Education:

• J.D. and LL.M. in Taxation

Certifications:

• Admission to the Louisiana State Bar (if not already licensed in LA)

Skills:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic
• Team collaboration
• Research and writing proficiency
• Attention to detail and time management

Benefits: The law firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• People-driven culture
• Meaningful work
• Well-defined path to partnership
• Highly competitive salaries
• Generous paid time off
• Health, life, disability, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan

With more than 100 lawyers, this law firm serves the needs of large and small businesses and Fortune 500 companies. It serves clients in numerous industries, such as energy, information technology, banking, financial services, telecommunications, transportation, trucking, media, advertising, insurance, gaming, government, education, healthcare, manufacturing, real estate, retail, construction, leasing, environmental regulation, commercial litigation, products liability, business transactions, intellectual property, chemical exposure litigation, toxic tort defense, medical malpractice, bankruptcy and reorganization, labor and employment, state and local tax, administrative matters, lobbying, estate planning, probate, and insurance coverage litigation. The firm's history is one of lasting alliances with its clients. Attorneys are known to diligently pursue results that allow their clients to outperform their competitors.