Tax Associate

Akerman LLP

Status
Open
Location
New York-New York City, Florida-Boca Raton, Illinois-Chicago, Florida-Ft. Lauderdale, Florida-Jacksonville, Florida-Miami, Florida-Naples, Florida-Orlando, Florida-Tallahassee, Florida-Tampa, Florida-West Palm Beach, Georgia-Atlanta
Description
Associate with 2 to 3 years of experience to work with the firm’s tax practice group on federal, international, and state and local tax planning and controversy matters. Experience, or interest in, a broad range of tax matters including U.S. Federal income, international and state and local tax planning in connection with domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, investment fund formation and real estate transactions (including related documents, filings and transactional support), as well as tax controversy and disputes (e.g., voluntary disclosures, litigation, audits, appeals, collections, etc.) with the IRS, Tax Court, Department of Justice (Tax Division), and/or State Tax Authorities. Must possess strong academic performance, and have excellent research, writing and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently and efficiently in collaboration with a team of other attorneys, paralegals, and office staff across multiple offices. LL.M. degree in Taxation preferred, but not required. Qualified candidates can be resident in any of our Atlanta, Chicago, Florida, or New York offices. Must possess a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and be a member of the Florida, Georgia, Illinois, or New York bars (depending on office location).
Posted
Updated
Position
Associate
Practice Areas
Tax
Specialties
Federal, SALT, International, Controversy
Experience
2 to 3 years
Employer Type
Law Firm