State and Local Tax - Summer Law Clerk

Bennett Thrasher

Apr 3

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Accounting & Tax
Legal
Atlanta

Requirements

Second or Third Year Law Student
General knowledge of tax agency procedure - primarily IRS and GA-DOR
General understanding of local government tax dispute procedures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence
Time management, organizational and prioritization skills

Responsibilities

Develops effective working relationships with clients and firm associates by providing high quality service and work product in an accurate and timely manner.
Models cooperation and teamwork by listening to the objectives of the client and adjusting quickly to changing business needs. Consults with clients to ensure all avenues for the desired tax issue resolution are fully considered.
Participates in client meetings professionally and confidently.
Assists in identifying potential tax-related procedural steps during planning of engagement.
With appropriate guidance, develops effective solutions to client issues based on understanding of IRS, state, and local tax procedure.
Communicates with the IRS and other state authorities in a professional and accurate manner.
Exceptional writing skills to write responses relative to disputed tax agency actions.
Accurately performs technical research and presents responses to tax agency issues clearly, succinctly, and in keeping with the basic legal writing format when applicable (i.e. IRAC).
Conducts research, analysis, and development of case-related facts and information and applies the applicable law/procedures in the case resolution process.
Contributes and supports new ideas, methods, and procedures.
Champions the use of technology to advance business objectives.
Represents the Firm’s culture, both internally and externally, with professionalism.
Actively seeks to continuously refine technical skills by utilizing outside reading, studying and professional growth techniques.

Bennett Thrasher

Our “Better Together” approach is grounded in diverse thinking and enables our clients to become more successful.

Accounting

Industry

201-500

Employees

1980

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

For more than four decades, Bennett Thrasher has provided businesses and individuals with strategic business guidance and solutions through professional tax, audit, advisory and business process outsourcing services. Our bold curiosity is at the heart of everything we do. Whether you’re a client or an associate, we help transform your vision into unprecedented success. Our approach has catapulted us into the ranks of the largest and fastest growing certified public accounting and consulting firms. Bennett Thrasher operates globally from our headquarters in Atlanta and is committed to diversity and the communities we serve. To learn more about Bennett Thrasher, visit us at www.btcpa.net.