State and Local Tax Associate, Dallas and Houston · AmLaw 100 Firm

Join a major law firm's SALT team, which handles state and local tax matters across the US in both controversy and transactional contexts. This entry-level position pairs mentorship from experienced partners with the opportunity to build specialized expertise quickly.

The work:

• Address state and local tax questions across all 50 states in dispute resolution and planning matters
• Conduct legal research on complex tax statutes and agency regulations
• Produce written analysis of tax positions, strategies, and opinions
• Contribute to matters involving tax controversies and proactive planning
• Learn from experienced practitioners while taking on meaningful responsibility

What they're looking for:

• J.D. from an accredited school with strong academic record
• Fewer than three years of relevant tax experience
• Strong research, writing, and analytical foundation
• Comfort with detailed regulatory frameworks and complex problem-solving
• Willingness to work independently on assigned tasks while supporting team goals
• Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills