Tax Associate Attorney

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Job Overview: A law firm in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Tax Associate Attorney to handle all aspects of client cases related to tax law. The ideal candidate will have a strong tax controversy background and excellent communication and organizational skills.

Job Details:

• Handle all aspects of a client’s case
• Provide input and feedback to maintain an excellent client experience
• Communicate effectively with clients and other counsel
• Work diligently under the supervision of senior attorneys
• Interact attentively with representatives from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and State revenue agencies
• Review, edit, and analyze client financial reports
• Handle case evaluation, risk assessment, and counseling on various complicated tax problems
• Accurately track time spent on each case (minimum billable hour requirement of 1650 hours annually)
• Manage workflow, complete tasks daily, ensure deadlines are satisfied, and ensure work is performed accurately, thoroughly, and documented in the firm’s case management system
• Manage the paralegals assigned to your cases and delegate tasks to support staff
• Prepare correspondence and legal documents distributed to the IRS and state revenue agencies
• Utilize Bloomberg and other applicable platforms to conduct legal research
• Preferred tax controversy experience in a law firm, accounting firm, or corporation
• Must provide a cover letter demonstrating legitimate interest in tax law
• Active Bar license required
• Proficiency in Adobe and MS Office, with expertise in Word and Excel
• Competency in solving unique problems
• Detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong technical abilities
• Professional experience with legal time-reporting and billing practices
• Ability to work effectively, efficiently, and collaboratively with other team members in a professional manner

Requirements:

• Active Bar license
• Preferred tax controversy experience
• Cover letter demonstrating legitimate interest in tax law

Education and Certifications:

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active Bar license

Skills:

• Proficiency in Adobe and MS Office
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Strong technical abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative team player

Benefits Offered:

• Career path from Associate Attorney to Partner
• Excellent work-life balance
• Philanthropy support with monthly contributions selected by employees
• On-the-job mentoring by senior attorneys and partners
• Business development coaching
• Additional compensation opportunities by exceeding billable hour requirements and originating clients
• Paid time off
• Employer-provided health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance are available
• Paid group disability and life insurance policy
• Up to 4% 401K match
• Annual retirement contribution from the firm’s profit-sharing plan
• Paid parking or monthly MARTA fare.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
400 Perimeter Center Ter NE Ste 900
Atlanta
Georgia
United States 30346
Phone : 770-450-2000
Fax : (213) 895-7306