US Junior Tax Lawyer

Job summary

The Junior Associate will provide expatriation and cross-border tax planning services for US expats and companies. They will report to the Director of US Tax and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of lawyers and accountants.

Job details

Background The rapidly growing cross-border team at Moodys Tax Law seeks to add another Junior Lawyer to its US tax law team located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Moodys is a tax law firm focused on providing expatriation and cross border tax planning services for US expats and companies around the world. The Role The ideal candidate will have a JD and/or LL.M in tax, or soon to be CPA, and some experience or classes taken in US international tax (but not mandatory). Recent graduates are welcome to apply. In addition, the ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual with an intense curiosity and a passion for learning. Current personal connections to Canada are considered helpful, such as permanent residency or Canadian citizenship, but if not, the firm provides immigration services for work statuses needed. The candidate will report directly to the Director of US Tax and work with a team of other US Lawyers, US Accountants, Canadian Lawyers, and Canadian Accountants. A confident individual who demonstrates initiative and motivation toward continuous improvement of self and firm processes, who operates with a sense of urgency, is recommended for this position. Benefits * Dynamic Work Environment * Competitive Salary * Discretionary Bonus * Health Insurance / Extended Benefit * Vacation Days / Personal Care Time * Subsidized Underground Parking * Professional Development * Free On-site Gym

What you’ll do

The Junior Associate will provide expatriation and cross-border tax planning services for US expats and companies. They will report to the Director of US Tax and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of lawyers and accountants.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a JD, LL.M in tax, or be a CPA candidate with a strong interest in US international tax. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply, and the firm provides immigration support for non-Canadian citizens.

Benefits

• Dynamic Work Environment • Competitive Salary • Discretionary Bonus • Health Insurance • Extended Benefit • Vacation Days • Personal Care Time • Subsidized Underground Parking • Professional Development • Free On-site Gym

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• US Tax Law
• Cross-border Tax Planning
• Expatriation Tax
• Tax Research
• Communication
• Initiative
• Continuous Improvement
• Urgency
• Curiosity
• Self-Motivation
• Continuous Improvement Process
• International Taxation
• Personal Care
• Tax Laws
• Tax Planning

Job areas

• Legal
• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Tax Associate
• Tax Specialist
• Accountants
• Tax Preparers