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

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
• Job 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
• Submissions from search firms will only be accepted through our web portal for third-party submissions; for access, contact Mike Balzotti .
• The expected pay range for this position is:
• $235,000 - $310,000 per year
• GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual's race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.

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Additional Information

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.

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