State & Local Tax Associate Attorney - Junior at Morrison & Foerster LLP. (San Francisco, CA)

Ideal Candidate

We have a need for a State and Local Tax (SALT) Associate in the San Francisco office.

  • The ideal candidate will be highly motivated with a keen interest in joining a preeminent appellate-style tax controversy practice where they will primarily function as a litigator exercising 2 - 4 years of experience handling the following:
    • researching multistate tax issues primarily in the income and franchise tax areas
    • preparing legal memoranda
    • drafting petitions, discovery requests and responses
    • assisting in the preparation of motions and briefs
    • tax planning and consulting with clients regarding issues such as corporate franchise and income taxes, sales and use taxes, real and personal property taxes, and telecommunications and electronic commerce taxes
  • Strong interest in multi-state litigation is essential.
  • Outstanding research and analytical skills are imperative.
  • Excellent communication skills are key: concisely and effectively communicate complex matters in oral and written form.
  • A strong work ethic, excellent leadership skills, and action-oriented interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility for client matters will add to your success on our team.
  • Strong academic credentials in law school coursework are essential.
  • Bar Admission in California is preferred.