Tax Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a tax associate to join its Affordable Housing and Tax Credit Team in Miami, Florida. This position offers a unique opportunity for a lateral associate to be part of an expanding team dedicated to client service. The role involves working with both 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.
• Utilize federal, state, and local affordable housing programs.
• Collaborate with a team to provide comprehensive legal services.

Requirements

• Experience in partnership tax and federal income tax credits.
• Member in good standing of any state bar.
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills.

Education

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

Certifications

• Bar membership in good standing.

Skills

• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

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

This Florida-based law firm offers competitive salries and a very highly regarded training program. New associates are given significant, though entirely manageable, responsibilities under the close supervision of partners. The firm fosters a friendly, collegial, and supportive working environment where mutual support and respect is common. It represents some of the most successful companies in Florida and offers full-service legal representation on a statewide basis. This offices specific areas of practice include the following: Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Computer and Technology Law, Corporate and Securities, Estate Planning and Trusts, Health Law, Insurance Defense and Risk Management, International Law, Labor and Employment, Real Estate Development, and Taxation. Attorneys work in a team oriented environment, as the firm is comprised of 23 practice groups.