Description:
DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let's see what we can achieve. Together.DLA Piper is seeking a talented State & Local Tax (SALT) Associate to join our nationally recognized Tax practice. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a cross‑office team on complex state and local tax matters across industries and jurisdictions.
What You'll Do:
As a SALT Associate, you will support clients on a broad range of state and local tax matters, including:
- Corporate income and franchise tax
- Sales and use tax
- Property tax
- Payroll and withholding tax
- Personal income tax
- Controversy, audit defense, and litigation support
- Tax planning, structuring, and transactional analysis
What We're Looking For:
We're seeking candidates who bring a strong SALT foundation and the ability to manage sophisticated, multijurisdictional work.
Ideal qualifications include:
- 3-5 years of dedicated State and Local Tax experience
- Experience with corporate income and franchise tax, sales and use tax, property tax, payroll tax, and/or individual income tax matters
- Exposure to controversy or litigation (administrative or judicial) is a plus
- Experience with tax planning and restructuring matters preferred
- Strong research, writing, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across offices and disciplines
Responsibilities:
- Responsibilities as an Associate will vary based on level of experience and specific practice group.
- Legal Research: Conduct thorough and comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case/transaction preparation and strategy.
- Legal Writing: Draft well-written, error free, and reasoned legal documents, including briefs, motions, contracts, and correspondence.
- Case/Transaction Assistance and Management: Assist/Manage a variety of complex cases/transactions from inception to resolution including preparing for trials, negotiations, settlements, closings, and other legal activities while continuously demonstrating strong judgement.
- Internal/External Client Interaction: Build, maintain, and cultivate strong internal and external client relationships by providing support, regular updates, advice, and addressing concerns promptly and with the utmost professionalism.
- Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other lawyers and business professionals to support and develop innovative case/transaction strategies to achieve the most favorable outcomes for internal and external clients.
- Attend, support, and participate in high-level legal activities including court hearings, depositions, negotiations, trials, etc.
- Compliance: Ensure rigorous compliance with legal standards and regulations, staying abreast of changes in law and legal precedents.
- Professional Development: Proactively seek out and participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your legal knowledge, practice technology, management, and leadership skills.
- Firm Citizenship and Community Involvement: Engage in and contribute to; firm programs and initiatives; civic and professional organizations; pro bono work by providing legal assistance to underserved and underrepresented communities.
Desired Skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail. Good business and professional judgment. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to work collaboratively and independently. Conceptual thinking. Persuasive communication. Management skills.
Minimum Education:
- JD
- Degree from an accredited law school.
Certifications:
Admitted to practice in the state in which they are officing.
Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:
- Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;
- Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;
- Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;
- Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;
- Foster positive work relationships;
- Comply with all firm policies and practices;
- Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment;
- Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.
- Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.
Physical Demands:
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Work Environment-The firm's work location requirements may be modified at the firm's discretion
Hybrid - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home
Disclaimer:
The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm's discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.
Application Process:
Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact TaxTalent@us.dlapiper.com.
