U.S. State and Local Tax (SALT) Associate (Junior to Mid-Level) – DC

Greenberg Traurig•Washington, DC

1d•$235,000 - $310,000•Onsite

About The Position

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a 2nd- 4th year associate to join the U.S. State and Local Tax (SALT) Practice working in our DC office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT has a leading SALT practice and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from a variety of industries across the country.

Requirements

Solid academic credentials from a top law school
LLM in Taxation required
2 to 4 years of experience in tax law, with a meaningful focus on tax controversy, SALT, or related litigation
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Admission to one or more state bars is required

Responsibilities

Represent clients in state and local tax controversies at various stages, including audits, administrative appeals, and judicial proceedings
Handle matters involving multistate tax issues, including but not limited to income and franchise tax, sales and use and other transactional tax, transfer tax, property tax, and employment and payroll tax issues
Support and manage matters in state courts as well as before various state and municipal taxing authorities
Draft pleadings, briefs, memoranda, protest letters, and other legal documents in connection with tax disputes and litigation
Assist in representing client interest in legislative and government relations matters
May also work on federal tax matters on occasion