Junior Tax Associate
Junior Tax Associate
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Position Summary:
Handler Law LLP is a nationwide and internationally recognized boutique law practice that is widely known as one of the premier private client law firms in the world. Based in downtown Chicago the firm focuses on Business & Corporate Law Family Offices Private Client Trusts & Estates Taxation nonprofits entertainment and sports law. We serve primarily affluent families family offices and privately held companies. Currently we are expanding. Handler Law LLP is seeking to hire an experienced Junior Tax Associate to join our team. This individual will play a key role in managing client relationships within a private client law environment. Candidates should possess superior communication drafting writing and research skills and excellent analytical and critical-thinking skills. The Junior Tax Associate candidate should have at least three (3) years of public account or legal tax experience.
Position Overview:
The Junior Tax Associate will support the firms tax practice by assisting in the research preparation and execution of complex tax strategies and compliance matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent law school graduate or early-career tax attorney to gain hands-on experience working alongside seasoned professionals in a collegial mentorship-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct legal research on federal state and international tax issues
- Draft memoranda legal opinions and client correspondence
- Assist with tax planning for business transactions mergers & acquisitions and reorganizations
- Review and analyze tax returns financial statements and transactional documents
- Support senior attorneys in advising clients on tax controversies and compliance matters
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting client interests
- Participate in client meetings and calls taking notes and preparing summaries as needed
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax law developments through continuing education
- Advise on prepare and/or review federal and state income tax compliance for individuals partnerships S corporations non-profit entities C corporations and trusts.
- Review existing business structures to identify potential liability risks and tax leakage.
- Coordinate with accountants investment advisors fiduciaries and external counsel to execute comprehensive planning solutions.
- Assist with IRS audits notices and voluntary disclosures and manage related correspondence and negotiations.
- Stay current with changes in tax laws and regulations; communicate relevant updates to clients and internal teams.
Requirements:
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in Illinois.
- LL.M. in Taxation CPA CFP or other relevant designations preferred.
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in income tax law income tax compliance estate planning and/or tax controversy.
- Strong drafting analytical and client-facing skills.
- Experience advising or working within a family office private client law firm or wealth management context preferred.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
