The State Tax Group of Reed Smith LLP is currently seeking a highly-motivated junior to mid-level Tax Associate with 2 -4 years of experience in state and local taxation (law firm, government, or accounting firm experience preferred) to join the firm’s New York office. Our Tax Associate program is an attractive on-ramp into big-law, and especially attractive for lawyers who have been working in tax, but outside of the big-law environment. With the largest number of dedicated state tax lawyers in any law firm, Reed Smith’s State Tax team has the ability to serve clients across all taxes and all taxing jurisdictions. Our lawyers’ varied backgrounds generate diverse perspectives that allow them to understand more about our clients and their needs, and not solely the laws impacting them. This position will work directly with a collaborative and highly experienced team whose practice covers the full spectrum of state and local taxes and unclaimed property, with heavy involvement in innovative and complex litigation and creative policy solutions. Job Requirements: Must be a current member of the New York bar. Must have outstanding academic credentials. Must have at least one year of law firm, government, or “Big Four” accounting firm experience in state tax planning, or tax controversy work. Must have strong writing, research, analytical and verbal communication skills $164,500 - $217,000. This represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of Reed Smith’s pay range for this position. Actual pay may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience. Benefits include: 401k Plan Medical Health Savings Account Virtual Health Dental Vision Accident Hospital indemnity Critical illness Life insurance Short term disability Long term disability Flexible Spending Accounts Lyra Health EAP Paid Family Leave College Savings Plan Transportation benefit Back-up Child Care College Coach Pet insurance Paid sick time Vacation time Excess Liability Insurance.