Employee Benefit/Executive Compensation Attorney

A law firm in Atlanta is seeking an Employee Benefit/Executive Compensation Attorney with a minimum of 3 years of experience in employment tax. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and writing skills, a passion for advising clients on employment tax issues, and will thrive in a team-oriented environment.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and guidance on employment tax issues to clients
• Advise on state and federal payroll reporting requirements and correction procedures
• Handle IRS Forms W-2, 941, and 940
• Manage employee retention credit matters
• Handle state and federal employment tax audit and appeal procedures
• Interpret fringe benefit taxation and exclusion rules
• Navigate interstate and international employment tax matters
• Conduct legal research and analysis
• Draft legal documents, memos, and opinions
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues
• Manage competing priorities and deadlines

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state of employment
• LLM in Tax preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in employment tax in a law firm, in-house, or a Big 4 Accounting firm setting

Skills:

• Strong analytical and writing skills
• Familiarity with state and federal payroll reporting requirements
• Experience with IRS Forms W-2, 941, and 940
• Knowledge of employee retention credit matters
• Proficiency in state and federal employment tax audit and appeal procedures
• Understanding of fringe benefit taxation and exclusion rules
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Excellent research and communication skills

Benefits offered:

• Comprehensive training and development programs
• Annual firm-wide Attorney Retreat
• CLE and Bar admission expense reimbursement
• Competitive annual bonus programs
• 401(k) plan
• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Teladoc for 24/7 access to a doctor
• Employee assistance program
• Back-up childcare program
• Paid parental leave on-ramping program

Headquartered in Georgia, this leading law firm was established in the last quarter of the twentieth century and has offices throughout the U.S. It specializes in all aspects of labor & employment law. Some of its key areas of expertise are employment law, traditional labor relations, employee benefits, and workplace safety & health.