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Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Associate Attorney needed for Scottsdale office

Attorney

2-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview:
A well-established boutique tax, estate planning, and probate law firm is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Tax Associate Attorney to join its growing team in Scottsdale, AZ. This role involves representing clients in IRS audits, tax court, collection defense cases, and providing a range of transactional services for corporate clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong tax background, excellent drafting and negotiation skills, and a passion for helping clients navigate complex tax and business issues.

Location:

• Scottsdale, AZ

Duties:

• Represent clients before the IRS in audits, tax court, and collection defense cases.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support corporate clients in various transactional services.
• Draft business transactional documents, including mergers, reorganizations, acquisitions, and other corporate agreements.
• Draft and negotiate legal agreements and contracts.
• Draft estate planning documents, form LLCs, and create custom operating agreements.
• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and legal precedents in the tax, estate planning, and business law fields.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in tax matters, transactional business matters, and/or estate planning.
• Strong tax background (CPA preferred).
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client counseling skills.
• Active member of the Arizona State Bar.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• CPA preferred, but not required.
• Active membership in the Arizona State Bar is mandatory.

Skills:

• Strong legal research skills, utilizing resources such as Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw.
• Proficiency in legal administrative tasks, including document management and case organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective negotiations with clients, IRS personnel, opposing counsel, and judges.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide clear, concise advice.
• Strong drafting skills for preparing legal documents.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Production-based pay structure with performance bonuses.
• 401(k) with matching contributions.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

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