Tax Associate

Job Overview

A respected national law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney with 1–4 years of experience to join its Tax Practice Group, specifically the State and Local Tax (SALT) subgroup. This role is based in Salt Lake City and offers a collaborative environment with sophisticated legal work focused on complex SALT matters. The successful candidate will contribute to the firm's tax strategy, client counseling, and transactional support while growing within a merit-based and balanced work culture.

Location

• Salt Lake City, UT

Duties

• Provide legal counsel on state and local tax matters

• Conduct research and analysis related to SALT issues

• Support the structuring of transactions from a tax perspective

• Assist clients with compliance and planning in multistate taxation

• Draft legal documents, memoranda, and client communications

• Collaborate with team members across practice areas

• Engage in firm-related initiatives, committees, and client development activities

• Contribute to pro bono work and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs

Requirements

• 1–4 years of experience practicing law, with a focus on state and local tax

• Strong understanding of multistate taxation concepts and compliance

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment

• Experience at a reputable law firm or tax-focused legal practice preferred

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Utah or ability to become admitted

Skills

• Excellent legal research and analytical abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong interpersonal and client service skills

• Organizational and time-management capabilities

• Proactive problem-solving and critical thinking

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Competitive base salary (merit-based, dependent on performance and contribution)

• Generous bonus program, including eligibility for fee splits

• 1800-hour billable expectation, with credit for pro bono and diversity work

• Unlimited PTO and sabbatical program eligibility

• Comprehensive benefits starting from date of hire, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability

  • Enhanced parental leave with off-ramp/on-ramp support

  • Inclusive fertility and family-building benefits

  • Voluntary supplemental insurance (e.g., critical illness, accident)

  • 401(k) plan with company match

  • Legal services and educational assistance programs

  • Access to wellness initiatives and firm-sponsored volunteer opportunities

This is undoubtedly one of the Mountain West's most distinguished law firms. This firm has super legal work, very good compensation and really emphasizes lifestyle for the associates who join the firm. A large law firm, with offices throughout the United States, this firm has established itself as one of the key power players in the Mountain West legal community. A great number of the attorneys who are a part of this firm are in The Best Lawyers in America. This is undoubtedly one of the best firms to work for in the Mountain West region, and we have heard praises of this firm from virtually every associate we have ever spoken with here. This firm practices in virtually all areas of the law and is strong in most. The largest praises we have heard of this firm are in its corporate and litigation departments.