Junior To Mid-Level Transactional Tax Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Transactional Tax Associate Attorney for its East Palo Alto, CA office. This position involves:

Job Overview: The Junior to Mid-Level Transactional Tax Associate Attorney will primarily provide transactional tax support, including fund formation, Section 892 investors, real estate, income tax treaties, and cross-border transactions. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and writing skills, attention to detail, good business judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Duties:

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence efficiently and responsively.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work products.
• Successfully meet deadlines and expectations and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as:
  • Working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing.
  • Participating in digital/virtual conference calls.
  • Participating in meetings as needed.
• Perform all other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• J.D. degree.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm or SEC experience.
• Must be licensed to practice law in CA.

Education:

• J.D. degree.

Certifications:

• Must be licensed to practice law in CA.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Good business judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.