Mid Level Tax Controversy Associate Multi-Office
Mid Level Tax Controversy Associate Multi-Office
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$ 260000 - 365000
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Job Description
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Summary
DLA Piper is seeking an associate with 35 years of experience who can assist with complex tax disputes and litigation including matters that involve multinational entities (international tax and transfer pricing) as well as high net worth individualsfamily offices and their related entities. Relevant experience should be with a law firm large accounting firm or the government (IRS Chief Counsel DOJ Tax Tax Court or other relevant clerkship). Ability to work both as part of a team and independently required. Background ineconomics or accounting is helpful. Experience interacting (both orally and in writing) with clients in house tax and legal teams opposing and cocounsel accounting firms and agents or representatives of taxing authorities preferred.
**Cover letter and writing sample required.**
Education
JD
Bar Admission
Admitted to practice in the state in which you are applying
Experience
Minimum 3 years of relevant law experience.
Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm or SEC experience.
Job Competencies & Desired Skills
Strong analytical and writing skills
Attention to detail
Good business judgment
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively and independently
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
Research and problemsolving skills
Conceptual thinking
Ability to influence others
Persuasive communication
Management skills
Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees which include but are not limited to:
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 onscreen 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 fastpaced environment;
Perform all other duties tasks or projects as assigned.
Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.
Physical Demands Work Environment and Other Requirements
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Work Environment
Hybrid with some inoffice expectations
Application Process
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Pay Transparency
The firms expected hiring range for this position is $260000 $365000 per year depending on the candidates experience skills educational and professional background and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k).
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DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.Job applicant poster viewing center.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
