State and Local Tax Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a State and Local Tax Associate with less than three years of experience to join their Houston, TX office. This role offers the opportunity to engage in a sophisticated practice involving both controversy and transactional matters across all 50 states. The position provides meaningful responsibility, direct mentorship, and the chance to contribute significantly within a collaborative environment.

Duties

• Engage in research-intensive work to solve complex legal issues.
• Produce high-quality written legal documents.
• Collaborate with partners on both controversy and planning matters.
• Develop specialized expertise in state and local tax law.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Less than three years of relevant experience.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Interest in state and local tax law.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Legal research and writing.
• Analytical thinking.
• Communication and organization.

Benefits

• Direct mentorship from experienced partners.
• Opportunities for substantial growth and development.

This Texas-headquartered elite firm is appealing for associates interested in energy work. The firm is serious about its career development. Junior associates are assigned a senior associate mentor and formal training at the firm is guaranteed. Associates confirmed the firm has an encouragement aspect and all workers strive to the best job they can do. This firm has gained important recognition in the community for its diversity efforts. Pro bono is popular among the attorneys and most have devoted over 100 years each year to pro bono efforts. Thefirm pays top-of-market compensation.