Entry-Level (3L) Tax Associate at HireNow Staffing, Inc. Direct Placement Online Services in Seattle, Washington, United States

Job description

• HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned, highly motivated Entry-Level (3L) Tax Associate to join one of our valued client partners. This full-time opportunity is designed for an outstanding third-year law student (3L) pursuing a career in sophisticated tax law. The successful candidate will join a nationally recognized tax practice advising clients on complex domestic and international tax matters involving mergers and acquisitions, transfer pricing, tax controversy, litigation, joint ventures, and emerging industries.
• This role offers the opportunity to work alongside highly respected tax attorneys while supporting a diverse client portfolio that includes Fortune 500 corporations, private companies, investment firms, and rapidly growing technology organizations.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with legal research involving federal, state, and international tax matters
• Analyze complex tax issues affecting corporate transactions, business reorganizations, and strategic planning
• Assist with drafting memoranda, legal opinions, correspondence, and tax planning documentation
• Participate in due diligence activities for mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and joint ventures
• Assist with tax controversy matters, audits, administrative proceedings, and litigation preparation
• Conduct statutory, regulatory, and case law research while monitoring legislative developments
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice groups on multidisciplinary client matters
• Prepare client-ready work products while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
• Participate in client meetings, internal strategy discussions, and professional development opportunities
• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, confidentiality, and legal excellence

Requirements

• Current third-year law student (3L) expected to graduate from an accredited law school
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career focused on tax law
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical abilities
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced legal environment
• High level of professionalism and sound judgment
• U.S.-based applicants residing in one of the eligible office locations only
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• HireNow Staffing is recruiting an Entry-Level (3L) Tax Associate who demonstrates the following:
• Current third-year law student (3L) graduating from an accredited law school
• Genuine interest in developing a career in tax law
• Outstanding academic performance
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment
• Resides in Silicon Valley, Seattle, New York, or Santa Monica
• Meets all required qualifications while demonstrating several preferred qualifications
• The following will prevent candidates from moving forward in the hiring process:
• Frequent unexplained employment changes or unstable professional history (jumpy resumes will not be accepted or interviewed)
• Not currently a third-year (3L) law student
• No demonstrated interest in tax law
• Weak academic performance or insufficient legal research and writing experience
• Failure to submit the required application materials, including cover letter, current resume, and law school transcript
• Applicants who do not currently reside in Silicon Valley, Seattle, New York, or Santa Monica
• Applicants requiring employment sponsorship
• Candidates who do not meet the core qualifications listed for this position
• Completion of tax law coursework with strong academic performance
• Participation in Tax Law Society, Moot Court, Law Review, or similar legal organizations
• Previous judicial internship, law clerk, or summer associate experience
• Interest in corporate taxation, international taxation, M&A, transfer pricing, blockchain, or tax controversy
• Demonstrated leadership through academic, professional, or community involvement
• Strong client service mindset with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in collaborative, high-performance legal teams
• Outstanding academic achievement in law school
• Strong performance in tax law coursework
• Previous judicial internship, law clerk, or summer associate experience
• Interest in corporate taxation, international tax planning, mergers & acquisitions, transfer pricing, blockchain, or tax controversy
• Participation in Law Review, Moot Court, Tax Law Society, or other leadership organizations
• Exceptional legal writing, research, and analytical abilities
• Stable academic and professional history demonstrating commitment, excellence, and long-term career growth

Skills

Required

• Legal research
• Legal writing
• Analytical abilities
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Organizational skills
• Time management
• Professionalism
• Sound judgment

Preferred

• Tax law coursework
• Leadership
• Client service mindset
• Attention to detail
• Collaboration

Benefits

• Compensation: Starting Salary: $225,000 annually
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); Flexible Spending Account (FSA); wellness benefits; 401(k) with employer match; paid professional training and development; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); seven paid holidays; discretionary performance bonus eligibility
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Work Location: Onsite — Silicon Valley, Seattle, New York, or Santa Monica (Applicants must currently reside in one of these markets.)
• Headcount: 1