Entry-Level Tax Associate

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Salt Lake City, UT

Entry-Level Tax Associate

Attorney

1-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm is seeking an entry-level Tax Associate to join their Private Client Practice group in Salt Lake City. This position is ideal for a highly motivated individual with a strong interest in trust and estate planning. The role will involve working closely with high-net-worth individuals to create, draft, and implement sophisticated wealth transfer plans, as well as assisting with complex estate and trust administration matters. This is a great opportunity for a newly graduated attorney to gain valuable experience in tax law, estate planning, and fiduciary administration.

Location:
Salt Lake City, UT

Duties:

• Create, draft, and implement sophisticated wealth transfer plans for high-net-worth clients.
• Assist with estate and trust administration, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients on all aspects of trust and estate planning matters.
• Conduct legal research on tax, trust, and estate issues, and assist in drafting relevant documents.
• Help resolve complex issues related to estate and trust administration.
• Maintain a high level of client service and professional communication.
• Proactively identify issues and recommend solutions in a timely manner.

Requirements:

• Strong academic background with a focus on tax, trusts, and estates.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Stellar interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with clients and team members.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while managing multiple tasks.
• High level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Prior experience or a keen interest in trust and estate planning is a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

Education:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar (or eligibility to sit for the bar exam in the relevant jurisdiction).
• An LLM in Taxation or a similar advanced degree is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in legal writing, with the ability to draft clear and concise documents.
• Ability to prioritize and manage a demanding workload.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience with estate and trust administration is a plus.
• Proficiency in case management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Generous merit-based bonus program and fee splits.
• Robust wellness program and work/life balance initiatives.
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO) and a sabbatical program.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, STD, and LTD insurance.
• Enhanced parental leave benefits for primary and non-primary caregivers.
• Inclusive fertility and family benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• Educational assistance and continuing legal education programs.
• Opportunities for volunteerism and engagement through the firm’s non-profit foundation.