DLA Piper · 1 hour ago
Tax Associate - State and Local Tax
Short Hills, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$260K/yr - $365K/yr
3+ years expDLA Piper is a bold and collaborative firm seeking a talented State & Local Tax (SALT) Associate to join their nationally recognized Tax practice. The role involves supporting clients on various state and local tax matters, collaborating with partners and senior attorneys to deliver practical guidance and contribute to strategic client initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Responsibilities as an Associate will vary based on level of experience and specific practice group
Legal Research: Conduct thorough and comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case/transaction preparation and strategy
Legal Writing: Draft well-written, error free, and reasoned legal documents, including briefs, motions, contracts, and correspondence
Case/Transaction Assistance and Management: Assist/Manage a variety of complex cases/transactions from inception to resolution including preparing for trials, negotiations, settlements, closings, and other legal activities while continuously demonstrating strong judgement
Internal/External Client Interaction: Build, maintain, and cultivate strong internal and external client relationships by providing support, regular updates, advice, and addressing concerns promptly and with the utmost professionalism
Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other lawyers and business professionals to support and develop innovative case/transaction strategies to achieve the most favorable outcomes for internal and external clients
Attend, support, and participate in high-level legal activities including court hearings, depositions, negotiations, trials, etc
Compliance: Ensure rigorous compliance with legal standards and regulations, staying abreast of changes in law and legal precedents
Professional Development: Proactively seek out and participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your legal knowledge, practice technology, management, and leadership skills
Firm Citizenship and Community Involvement: Engage in and contribute to; firm programs and initiatives; civic and professional organizations; pro bono work by providing legal assistance to underserved and underrepresented communities
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of dedicated State and Local Tax experience
Experience with corporate income and franchise tax, sales and use tax, property tax, payroll tax, and/or individual income tax matters
Strong research, writing, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively across offices and disciplines
JD
Degree from an accredited law school
Admitted to practice in the state in which they are officing
Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties
Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner
Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product
Successfully meet deadlines, 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 (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Exposure to controversy or litigation (administrative or judicial) is a plus
Experience with tax planning and restructuring matters preferred
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Company
DLA Piper
DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries to helps clients with their legal needs around the world.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
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Robert Bratt
Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director, US Operations
Andrew Dyson
UK Managing Partner
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