Tax Associate - State and Local Tax
DLA Piper LLP (US)
Seattle, WA
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Court Deposition, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Income Tax, Leadership, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Research, Legal Standards, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Local Tax, Maintain Compliance, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Payroll Tax, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pro Bono, Problem Solving Skills, Property Tax, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Research Skills, Sales Tax, State Tax, Tax Accounting, Tax Planning, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Training/Teaching, Transaction Processing/Management, Use Tax, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
DLA Piper is seeking a talented State & Local Tax (SALT) Associate to join our nationally recognized Tax practice. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a cross-office team on complex state and local tax matters across industries and jurisdictions.
What You'll Do
As a SALT Associate, you will support clients on a broad range of state and local tax matters, including:
* Corporate income and franchise tax
* Sales and use tax
* Property tax
* Payroll and withholding tax
* Personal income tax
* Controversy, audit defense, and litigation support
* Tax planning, structuring, and transactional analysis
You will collaborate closely with partners and senior attorneys to deliver practical guidance, support multi-state tax projects, and contribute to strategic client initiatives.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking candidates who bring a strong SALT foundation and the ability to manage sophisticated, multijurisdictional work.
Ideal qualifications include:
* 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
* Exposure to controversy or litigation (administrative or judicial) is a plus
* Experience with tax planning and restructuring matters preferred
* Strong research, writing, communication, and organizational skills
* Ability to work collaboratively across offices and disciplines
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.
Desired Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills. Attention to de
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