Associate - Tax (State and Local Tax)

Position Summary Palo Alto, California – Pillsbury’s prominent State and Local Tax (SALT) group is seeking to hire a mid‑level associate to join its complex California property tax practice based out of the Silicon Valley office. This busy and fast‑paced practice involves equal parts property tax and transfer tax planning for acquisitions and dispositions, exemptions and exclusions, as well as controversy at all levels from local assessment appeal boards through all appellate levels across a broad array of real and personal property types (commercial, industrial, large‑scale residential) and reaching across multiple industries (high‑tech, renewable energy, real estate investment, life sciences, and healthcare). Property tax, valuation, real estate, SALT and/or litigation experience is strongly preferred. Responsibilities Legal and factual research and analysis Assistance with case management, development, valuation, and strategy Legal writing for varied audiences from assessor personnel and clerks to judges and clients Oral advocacy in varied contexts from auditors and assessor personnel to formal legal settings Frequent client interactions Required Minimum Qualifications Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree and a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school, be admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, and be willing to sit for the California State Ba. Previous or current employment with an Am Law 100 or top accounting firm is preferred. Desired Qualifications Hardworking and dedicated to learning and growing in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, analytical, and time‑management skills; superior judgment; proficiency in Excel; ease in working with numbers Experience working in an Am Law 100 or top accounting firm Property tax, valuation, real estate, SALT and/or litigation experience Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act Pay Range California Pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on skill set and experience, is $260,000 – $435,000. Equal Opportunity Employer Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accommodations If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP