Partnership Track Tax Associate – Baton Rouge, New Orleans, OR Houston

With 200 attorneys from offices in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Shreveport, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Houston, and The Woodlands, Kean Miller serves the legal needs of the people, businesses, and industries that drive the regional economy. Our people provide creative solutions, unique strategies, and unparalleled value that allow our clients to perform at the highest level.

Kean Miller is currently hiring for the position of Tax Associate in our Baton Rouge, New Orleans or Houston office.

This associate will advise individual and business clients on matters related to federal, state, and local tax issues, corporate formation, acquisitions, mergers, restructurings, and other transactional needs. Candidates will also advise clients regarding federal and state tax implications, choice of entity, federal tax audits, administrative appeals, and managing state and local taxing authorities.

• J.D. and LL.M. in Taxation required; willing to take LA or TX bar if licensed outside of LA or TX

• Excellent communication skills, strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Initiative-taker who also likes to collaborate with a team

• Superior academic credentials

• Impeccable research and writing skills

• Strict attention to detail and filing deadlines

• Former CPA, government experience, and/or experience with international tax issues a plus

We offer a people-driven culture, meaningful work, a well-defined path to partnership, competitive salaries, and an extensive benefits package that includes health, life, disability, dental, vision coverage and 401(k).

Kean Miller is committed to supporting and encouraging our attorneys though our mentor program as well as our robust in-house attorney development program. We provide professional development in the areas of client relationships and business development, practice skills, business and financial skills, and personal development.

Please submit a resume, transcript (JD and LL.M) and writing sample to mary.coghlan@keanmiller.com. All submissions are held in the strictest confidence.