A Few Notes on Exams

I hope everyone is making progress studying and not too stressed about your exams!

A couple things to keep in mind:

1) Graduate Tax LL.M. exams are held in room 133 unless you have made alternate arrangements with Academic Services because you qualify for a reschedule or special accommodation. Please arrive early so you have some time to set up.

2) Please have your exam number with you. The exam number is different from your student number. It is four digits and can be found on your online adjusted schedule. If you have trouble finding it there, visit http://www.law.washington.edu/Students/Exams/Instructions.aspx and click on the "online adjusted schedule" link under the "Exam Number" heading.

3) If you are planning to use a computer for your exam, PLEASE be sure you know how to save to a CD. Practice before your exam so you don't have a moment of sheer panic towards the end.

4) If you would like to use Exam 4, talk with Academic Services about any questions you may have. You can reach them at lawnews@uw.edu

5) I will have bluebooks and CDs available for you to use to turn in your exams. I'll also have scantrons available for the exams that require it.

Let me know if you have any questions about exams. Not that you need it, but good luck!

West Coast International LL.M. Job Fair

West Coast International LL.M. Job Fair registration – Deadline to Register is Friday, December 3
Students currently enrolled in an LL.M. program at the University of Washington are invited to participate in the annual West Coast International LL.M. Job Fair. The Job Fair will be held on the UCLA campus on Friday, February 25, 2011. Registration to participate in the program will close on Friday, December 3.

Getting Started: Begin by reviewing information provided on the UCLA website at http://www.law.ucla.edu/home/index.asp?page=2676. Next, click on “Symplicity Instructions for Students” where you will find instructions on registration, uploading documents, and bidding for employers. Review the “2011 Job Fair Calendar” to note important dates and avoid missing any deadlines. Also read through the “Frequently Asked Questions--Students” for details about the process.

Once you have registered for the West Coast LL.M. Job Fair and been approved to participate, you must upload your resume in order to bid for interviews with employers. Bidding opens on Saturday, December 4.

Be sure you are using the correct website. Don’t confuse the Job Fair web address with our UW Symplicity web address. Though both websites are powered by Symplicity, the Job Fair website has been designed exclusively for the West Coast LL.M. Job Fair and has a different address. It is not the same website used by the Center for Professional and Leadership Development to post jobs, advertise events and schedule on-campus interviews. When logging on, to be sure to confirm the web address you are accessing is the correct website for the Job Fair. Passwords are also different – you cannot use the same password for the Job Fair site and our UW Symplicity website.

For example:

West Coast International LL.M. Job Fair website on Symplicity
https://law-westcoastllm-csm.symplicity.com/students.
Login: husky@uw.edu
Password: XYX

Center for Professional and Leadership Development website on Symplicity
https://law-uwashington-csm.symplicity.com/students
Login: husky@uw..edu
Password: ABC

Networking Opportunity

The Young Tax Lawyers Committee of the WSBA Tax Section is hosting a happy hour this Thursday. It's a wonderful opportunity to meet current tax practioners.

Date: Thursday, October 28, 2010
Time: 530-730pm
Location: Elephant and Castle (1415 5th Avenue Seattle, WA 98101)

Please RSVP to sullivan@carneylaw.com

Tax Legal Research Workshop

This is just a reminder that the Introduction to Tax Legal Research workshop will be held today (October 27) and tomorrow (October 28) in the library from 4:15-5:00 PM. There is still space available for both days, so please let me know if you are interested and have not already replied.

Student Intern - Corporate Tax Department (Univar)

Position title: Student Intern – Corporate Tax Department

Company background:

Univar is one of the world’s leading distributors of industrial and specialty chemicals. Univar represents over 2,500 chemical producers and provides its customer base, made up of 80,000 customers, with a full portfolio of products. Univar operates a network of 179 facilities in North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, and Latin America, with additional sales offices located in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. In 2009, Univar reported sales of $7.2 billion. For more information, visit: www.univar.com.

Job description:

The Intern will be a member of Univar’s Corporate Tax Department in Redmond, Washington. This position will assist in various tax projects – domestic, state, and international tax, as well as reporting.

Interns must be able to work approximately 18 hours per week (flexible schedule). Accounting background and/or MBA and prior corporate experience preferred, but not required. Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills preferred.

Application materials:

X Resume X Cover letter X Unofficial Transcript

X 3-5 page writing sample 5-10 page writing sample
Other

Application materials should be e-mailed to:

jobs@univarusa.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

Temporary Part-Time Position

Tahoma Clinic in Renton seeks tax-law student to provide assistance with review and revision of small corporation paperwork during December and possibly January. Pay negotiable. Please email Holly Han, Clinic Manager, at admin@tahomaclinic.com if interested. Include short background of classes or experience.

Career Workshop - Rm 115

The career workshop will be held today at noon in Room 115.

IP and Tax LL.M. Career Planning Workshops

Mark your calendars for the two career planning workshops with professional career counselor Karen Summerville. They are progressive sessions, so plan to attend both.

Wednesday, October 20, 12:00-1:20, room TBD
Tuesday, November 2, 12:00-1:20, room TBD

For more information on Karen, read this recent profile in the Bar Bulletin.
http://www.kcba.org/newsevents/barbulletin/BBView.aspx?AID=profile&Year=2010&month=09

Please RSVP to hla3(at)uw.edu or ablahna(at)uw.edu

Informational Interview Workshop on Wednesday

On Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 12:30 PM in Room 115B-C, John Clynch, Staff Attorney for the UW Taxpayer Clinic, will be conducting a workshop on networking and informational interviewing. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn how to begin your job search strategy, and I encourage you to attend. Please email Allison if you plan to attend. Pizza will be provided

Heather's Schedule

I just want to remind you that I am leaving town tonight, and I won't have access to email for the next 10 days. Please remember to email your PwC applications to Allison, and to let her know whether you plan to attend the Informational Inteview Workshop with John Clynch next week.

Deloitte Deadline - Tomorrow

The Deloitte application deadline for LL.M. students is tomorrow, October 5, at 3:00 PM. Apply through the process listed on the blog, not through Symplicity.

KPMG Info Session at the Business School

For those of you who have other commitments this afternoon but would like to attend the KPMG info session, you are more than welcome to attend the session beginning at noon at the Bank of America Executive Education Center in the Douglas Executive Forum (part of the business school). This is a drop-in session; you do not need to RSVP.

KPMG Info Session - Today

This is a reminder that the KPMG informational session is today, October 4, at 3:15 PM in room 119.

Introduction to Tax Legal Research - Library Seminar

The law library is conducting an Introduction to Tax Legal Research seminar, which will provide an overview of the electronic databases that are most helpful in tax research, as well as a tour of the library's print collection of tax materials. The seminar will be held on both Wednesday, October 27 and Thursday, October 28 from 4:15 - 5:00 PM. If you would like to attend, please send me an email with your preferred date. The computer lab can only accommodate a certain number of people, so you will want to sign up as soon as possible to ensure that you get your preferred date.

Students enrolled in Tax Research and Writing will have a separate training, so they need not sign-up.

Resume and Cover Letter Review

If you would like me to review your resume and cover letter before you submit it to the accounting firms, please email them to me no later than Monday, October 4, at noon. I will be out of the office from Wednesday, October 6 through Friday, October 15, without access to email. If you need assistance with respect to accounting firm applications during that time, please contact Allison.

KPMG Info Sessions

Just to clarify, there is a general KPMG Info Fair on Monday, October 4 between 12:00P.M. and 1:30 P.M. at the Bank of America Executive Education Center in the Douglas Executive Forum (part of the business school). There will be a separate info fair that afternoon at the law school geared toward the LL.M. students; this info fair will begin at 3:15 P.M. You are welcome to attend both events.

Informational Interview Workshop

On Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 12:30 PM in Room 115B-C, John Clynch, Staff Attorney for the UW Taxpayer Clinic, will be conducting a workshop on networking and informational interviewing. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn how to begin your job search strategy, and I encourage you to attend. Please email Allison if you plan to attend. Pizza will be provided.

IP and Tax LL.M. Career Planning Workshops

Mark your calendars for the two career planning workshops with professional career counselor Karen Summerville. They are progressive sessions, so plan to attend both.

Wednesday, October 20, 12:00-1:20, room TBD
Tuesday, November 2, 12:00-1:20, room TBD

For more information on Karen, read this recent profile in the Bar Bulletin.
http://www.kcba.org/newsevents/barbulletin/BBView.aspx?AID=profile&Year=2010&month=09

Please let me know if you plan to attend.

PwC Fall 2010 Position - Closed

The PricewaterhouseCoopers position to begin this fall (2010) has been filled and is now closed.

Leadership Assessment Survey

The Business School is offering our students the opportunity to take a leadership assessment survey. Because we have to pay $25 per student, we ask that you sign up to take the survey. Please send me an email (hla3@uw.edu) by next Wednesday, September 29, if you are interested.

Orientation - Clarification

Just to clarify, the orientation presentation begins at 6 PM. Students should feel free to arrive any time after 5 PM to pick up their materials.

Cover Letter Article

If you are struggling with writing your cover letters, you may want to review Vault.com's article on the basics of the cover letter.

Orientation

This is just a reminder that orientation is tomorrow, September 23, 2010, at 6:00 PM. Concurrent and continuing students are more than welcome to attend. There will be a brief program, followed by a reception.

KPMG Info Session

The KPMG Info Session has been rescheduled to Monday, October 4, 2010 at 3:15 PM in Room 119. If you are interested in working for an accounting firm, I recommend attending both the KPMG and Deloitte Info Sessions. If you plan to attend, please send me an email (hla3@uw.edu).

Deloitte Info Session: September 29, 2010

The Deloitte info session will take place on Wednesday, September 29 at 12:00 PM in Room 115B-C. This is a wonderful opportunity to talk with some of our alumni about the types of opportunities that exist for tax attorneys at accounting firms. Often, students who have no interest in accounting firms do after attending the info sessions, so I encourage you to attend, even if you don't think that you want to work for an accounting firm.

On that note, if you do plan to attend, please send me an email (hla3@uw.edu) with your lunch selection.

1. Turkey and Fontina Sandwich
2. Caprese Panini
3. Black Forest Ham and Jarlsberg Sandwich
4. Vegan Wrap
5. Classic Greek Salad
6. California Chicken Salad

Transcripts for Accounting Firm Applications

For those applying to the accounting firms, you will want to submit all of your transcripts: undergrad, JD, and any other degrees that you may have.

KPMG Job Posting
KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm (www.us.kpmg.com), is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”). KPMG International’s member firms have 140,000 professionals, including more than 7,900 partners, in 146 countries.

Become part of a team of more than 22,000 tax professionals in KPMG’s global network, who work collaboratively with clients and colleagues in a way that we believe is different from other organizations. Drawing on the experience of our people and multi-disciplinary approach, we are able to help our firms’ clients to think beyond the present, see beyond borders and achieve long-lasting success.

At KPMG Tax you can look forward to a broad and exciting career, anchored by the concept and value of what we term ‘the modern tax professional’. You’ll be immersed in a global culture of learning, supported by some of the best training in the industry, giving you the skills and technical knowledge to succeed in this new world of tax. You’ll enjoy collaboration with a team of committed and dynamic colleagues, and be mentored by some of the leading minds in the profession, committed to your personal growth, in the organization and as a tax professional.

Our focus on global experiences means opportunities for international assignments and sharing knowledge across borders. Most of all, you’ll have every opportunity to make a genuine difference in our firms’ clients’ businesses and our organization.

We believe what makes KPMG Tax different is “people thinking beyond”. It’s why people work here.

KPMG’s State and Local Tax (SALT) practice needs more members for their Income Franchise team. KPMG's SALT practice assists clients as they work to reduce their tax liabilities and enhance the bottom line. As a national practice, SALT is committed to bringing some of the best professionals to each engagement and providing dynamic tax services to clients.

Responsibilities:
• Assist clients in tax planning for businesses, including identifying and developing tax savings opportunities (income/franchise, payroll/unemployment, sales/use) that arise from legal entity changes and in designing specific services to help a business address its state and local tax matters
• Analyze the state and local tax ramifications of various transactions, including mergers and acquisitions; or assisting clients with identifying and negotiating business incentives and credits available to an organization
• Stay current on state legislative, judicial, and administrative developments

Qualifications:
• Master of Science degree in Taxation or a J.D./LL.M. degree from an accredited college/university
• Effective communication, leadership and time management skills
• Strong technical ability to help meet business objectives
• Able to work as a member of a team and strive for personal effectiveness and professionalism to maintain excellent client service
• Excellent writing, communication, and tax research skills are essential
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a high-energy team environment
• Targeted graduation date of Spring 2011

KPMG offers and supports flexible work arrangements as well as part-time schedules. We also offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

KPMG. A great place to build your career.


KPMG Information Fair
Date: Monday, October 4th
Time: 12pm – 1:30pm (lunch available)
Location: Bank of America Education Building – Douglas Forum
RSVP: This is a drop in event, no RSVP required!

Application Materials
All of the following steps must be completed by end of business on Thursday, October 7th, for an application to be considered. No partial applications will be reviewed.
Please email the following items to the Seattle Campus Recruiting Mailbox at us-seacssrecruiting@kpmg.com. Be sure to note “UW LLM SALT Application” in the subject line of your email.
Current Resume
Electronic copies of all transcripts. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
Completed copy of the Information Form which can be found at: http://www.kpmgcampus.com/campus/interview/InformationRequestForm.asp.
Complete the online KPMG Employment Application which can be found at: www.kpmgcampus.com/reg.

Interview Dates
First Round - Wednesday, October 20th
Second Round – Thursday, November 4th

PwC Job Postings

Just to clarify, PricewaterhouseCoopers is seeking associates to start both in Fall 2010 and Fall 2011. Recent graduates will apply directly to PwC per my earlier job post; current students will apply via the method I listed in the most recent (and longer) job post. If you have any questions, please let me know!

KPMG Job Post - Coming Soon

I will have the KPMG job description within the next week or so. In the meantime, if you are interested in a position with them, then you will want to ensure that you have your resume and transcripts ready for submission.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Job Post

Tax Associate Job Posting - Fall 2011

Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that services Fortune 500 companies, and will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career? If you are, then PricewaterhouseCoopers (www.pwc.com/us) network of firms is the firm for you. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) is well placed to help clients meet the challenges and opportunities of the US marketplace in the areas of assurance, tax, and advisory. We offer the perspective of a global network of firms combined with detailed knowledge of local, state and US national issues. More than 163,000 people in 151 countries across our network share knowledge, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and deliver practical advice.

At PwC, you will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. We offer a flexible career progression model that allows for a variety of challenging opportunities throughout your career. We provide unparalleled coaching, mentoring, and career development programs; global opportunities; and state of the art technology-driven methodologies to help you provide quality service to our clients.

PwC is a global market leader in tax services. We assist businesses, individuals, and organizations with tax strategy, planning, and compliance, while also delivering a wide range of business advisory services. With over 23,000 tax professionals, this means that PwC can support our clients both locally and globally. We have experience working with an expansive and diverse client-base, which comprises all types of businesses--multinationals, local companies, privately-owned organizations, entrepreneurs, family businesses, trusts, partnerships, and private individuals.

As a Tax professional, no two days are the same. The challenges you will face will change continually, and the solutions you devise will be critical to the success of the business. In order to succeed, you need to be creative and analytical; dynamic and collaborative; a strategic thinker and possess a consistent passion to learn. This is Tax at PricewaterhouseCoopers. And we invite you to become a part of it.

Job Duties:

Play an integral role in providing tax services to our clients as a professional in PwC's core tax practice.

Participate in all phases of tax compliance engagements, including planning, execution and completion.
Research tax laws, rules and regulations and analyze their application to specific situations.

Participate in a wide range of projects; consistently demonstrate creative thinking and individual initiative.

Consistently demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team environment: understanding personal and team roles; contributing to a positive working environment by building solid relationships with team members; and proactively seeking guidance, clarification and feedback.

Identify and address client needs: build solid relationships with clients; develop an awareness of Firm services; approach clients in an organized and knowledgeable manner; deliver clear requests for information; and demonstrate flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks.

Job Requirements:

A solid understanding of the technical aspects of tax compliance services, including planning, strategy and execution.

General knowledge of federal and state tax laws.

Demonstrated ability to research and analyze tax laws, rules and regulations and to analyze pertinent client, industry, and technical matters.

Experience demonstrating strong problem solving skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

Ability to interact with various levels of client and firm management through both written and verbal communications.

Demonstrated self-motivation and has a desire to take responsibility for personal growth and career development.

Completed Bachelor degree in Accounting is preferred.

Commitment to become credentialed with appropriate primary credentials, which include CPA, JD, or Enrolled Agent certification/license (may vary by practice).

Application Instructions:

Please complete the following steps by the application deadline – Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 9:00 AM - to be considered:

1) Email your resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts both to Heather Alhadeff at hla3@uw.edu and Allison Blahna at ablahna@uw.edu; AND

2) Complete PwC's online application by copying and pasting the following link into your browser: https://sjobs.brassring.com/en/asp/tg/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=25163&siteid=5277&AReq=11017BR&Codes=

Deloitte Job Posting

Title: Tax Consultant, (Full-Time) - Fall 2011

There is a tax implication for almost every transaction a company undertakes, from trading to acquisition to offshoring. Even the most sophisticated global companies often struggle with balancing compliance details and long-term tax strategy. The tax specialists of Deloitte Tax LLP ("Deloitte Tax") have the perspective to help companies understand national, state and local and international tax structures and align the tax function with business objectives.
As an employee of Deloitte Tax, you will work with colleagues worldwide to serve our clients. As you advance in your career, most Deloitte Tax professionals specialize in at least one industry and one group of service offerings.
Deloitte Tax's Lead Tax Services (LTS) professionals understand the intricacies of tax regulations and their relationships to business. In many cases, LTS professionals manage the day-to-day client service relationships-and as such, these professionals serve as the gateway to a variety of specialized Deloitte tax services that can help improve compliance with taxing entities while maintaining each client's overall tax risk profile. Knowledgeable in Federal Tax compliance and planning, LTS professionals work closely with clients and other members of the Deloitte Tax team to understand each organization's global goals and strategies and how industry and economic trends affect the business.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science/Business Administration, Master of Science in Accounting or Taxation, or JD or LLM Degree (with undergraduate accounting degree)
• Minimum requirements to sit for CPA exam before beginning full-time employment preferable
• Strong academic credentials
• Relevant work experience (e.g. internships, summer positions, school jobs)
• Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels

How to Apply:
Email your cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and the application information form (please email Heather for a copy) to Heather Alhadeff at hla3@uw.edu no later than Tuesday, October 5 at 3:00 PM. Also apply at careers.deloitte.com (make sure you go to the Students section, then Job Search.) Enter the keyword S11SEATF12SEP to search for the online application.

ABA Law Student Tax Challenge

The ABA released the law student tax challenge problem for 2010. If you are interested in participating, please contact Professor Schumacher regarding a faculty sponsor.

IRS Office of Chief Counsel Application Process

I apologize for the confusion as to the application process. I will be collecting the all application materials and forwarding them to the IRS. While I prefer hard copies of your materials, because of the delay in letting you know the process, I will print out your materials for you if you email them to me. The deadline is this Wednesday, August 25. If you email me your materials, I will need them by 10:30AM. If you bring me a hard copy, I will need them by 2:00PM.

If you have any questions, please let me know. I will be out of the office and without internet access until Wednesday morning, but I will get back to you as quickly as possible at that time.

IRS Office of Chief Counsel Honors Program

The following is the job posting for the IRS Office of Chief Counsel Honors Program. The deadline for submitting your application materials will be August 25, 2010. Once it has been determined whether that will be via Symplicity or providing me with hard copies, I will let you know. In the meantime, if you plan to apply, you can start compiling the required materials.


Office of Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service

With the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) as its client and 1,500 attorneys on staff, the Office of Chief Counsel is the preeminent employer of tax attorneys in the country. In addition, our General Legal Services Division hires attorneys for non-tax positions, as well. Our attorneys are valued assets and the legal experience provided in Chief Counsel is unlike any other. We have approximately 650 attorneys located in our National Office in Washington, DC and 850 attorneys in field offices throughout the US.

Chief Counsel attorneys provide top-quality legal advice and representation to the IRS in the administration of the nation's tax laws. Chief Counsel field attorneys litigate interesting and challenging issues that range from taxation of individuals to complex international entities. Attorneys in the field find themselves working on exciting and challenging issues involving litigation, corporate law, criminal tax law, disclosure law and international taxation.

Chief Counsel attorneys in the National Office draft regulations and rulings, and provide legal guidance to taxpayers, the IRS and the Treasury and Justice Departments. Attorneys have an extraordinary opportunity to develop expertise and sharpen technical skills. Furthermore, both field and National Office attorneys have the opportunity to work with a variety of tax practitioners and distinguish themselves within the greater tax and legal communities.

Working as an attorney for the Office of Chief Counsel offers a unique opportunity to serve the public interest by providing correct and impartial interpretation of the Federal tax laws without bias in favor of either the taxpayer or the government.

In addition, one of our business units, General Legal Services, focuses on personnel and labor law. This business unit is the part of Chief Counsel responsible for providing legal advice on, and litigating, non-tax administrative law issues such as EEO matters, labor and employee relations, personnel matters, ethics, procurement, fiscal and appropriations law and laws relating to information technology management.


Chief Counsel Honors Program
The IRS Chief Counsel Honors Program is available primarily to third-year law students and graduating Tax LLM students who have less than one year of post-JD legal work experience. Our entry-level positions provide the opportunity to acquire significant training and experience in tax law (or personnel and labor law in our General Legal Services Division). Honors Program positions at the IRS Office of Chief Counsel are open to individuals each year who have superior academic qualifications or relevant experience to the work of Chief Counsel. Appointments under the Honors Program are made at GS-11, Step 8 for JD applicants, and at GS-12, Step 4 for LLM applicants. These positions are available in our offices nationwide.

Honors Qualifications
• Class rank top 20% preferred
• Work or achievement in the law school’s law review or other recognized law journal;
• Special high-level honors for academic excellence in law school, such as selection to Order of the Coif or receipt of the American Jurisprudence Award in related courses; or top grades in related course work (e.g., “A” grades in tax courses);
• Winning a moot court or mock trial competition or membership on a moot court or mock trial team;
• Significant participation in legal public service (e.g. public sector or non-profit organization internship, work in tax clinic as a VITA volunteer, etc.); significant legal tax related or other relevant experience while in law school (e.g. law firm internship, clerkships, or other work which has substantially contributed to the candidates preparation for the position);
• Citizenship requirements: Applicants must typically be a US citizen or a permanent resident of the US seeking US citizenship. More detailed information regarding hiring of non-US citizens by the federal government is available at http://www.usajobs.gov/ei/noncitizensemployment.asp.


Chief Counsel Office Locations
Birmingham, AL; Anchorage, AK; Phoenix, AZ; Laguna Niguel, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Oakland, CA; Sacramento, CA; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; San Jose, CA; Thousand Oaks, CA; Denver, CO; Hartford, CT; Washington, DC; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Jacksonville, FL; Miami, FL; Atlanta, GA ; Honolulu, HI; Chicago, IL; Downers Grove, IL; Indianapolis, IN; Louisville, KY; New Orleans, LA; Boston, MA; Baltimore, MD; Detroit, MI; St. Paul, MN; Kansas City, MO; St. Louis, MO; Omaha, NE; Las Vegas, NV; Newark, NJ; Buffalo, NY; Long Island, NY; New York, NY; Greensboro, NC; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Oklahoma City, OK; Portland, OR; Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Nashville, TN; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Salt Lake City, UT; Richmond, VA; Seattle, WA; Milwaukee, WI

How to Apply

Complete application packages are composed of a resume; a law school transcript (an unofficial copy is fine); an 8 -10 page writing sample; a completed Form 6524, “Office of Chief Counsel Application;” and a completed Form OF-306, “Declaration for Federal Employment.” Copies of the Forms 6524 and OF-306 may be downloaded from our website at http://jobs.irs.gov/student/occ-apply.html. Application materials not previously submitted to your career services office should be brought to the interview.

Veterans’ Preference Documentation

If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of
service and type of discharge. Ten-point preference eligibles must also submit an Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, SF-15, along with required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form. An SF-15 may be found at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf. If you are claiming preference but are currently in the military, you must submit a memo from your current military personnel office. This memo must include years of service, projected terminal leave date, campaign and expeditionary medals (including Purple Heart, if applicable) and statement about the character of service (honorable). For more information on veterans' preference, click this link:
http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetsinfo.asp#Entitle
The Office of Chief Counsel, IRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for positions will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or other differences.

Symplicity Accounts and the IRS Office of Chief Counsel Honors Program

The Office of Career and Leadership Development will be establishing Symplicity accounts for LL.M. students later this week or early next week. If you plan to apply for the IRS Office of Chief Counsel Honors Program, I will be collecting hard copies of your application materials and submitting them directly to the National Office. The application deadline had been moved to Wednesday, August 25.

IRS Office of Chief Counsel Honors Program

For those of you interested in applying for the IRS Office of Chief Counsel Honors Program, you will need to do so via Symplicity by August 16, 2010. For Symplicty access, contact Jonelle in the Center for Career and Leadership Development: careerps@uw.edu.

Please let me know if you would like me to review your resume and cover letter prior to submission.

IRS General Counsel Positions

USAJobs.com has a couple of postings in the Washington, DC area for tax attorneys. The positions begin at the GS-12 level, so recent graduates are eligible to apply. Please note that one of the positions closes July 2 and the other closes July 15.

Graduation Party

This is just a reminder that the graduation party is this Saturday, June 12, from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM at Maximilien.

Location
***
Maximilien is located in the Pike Place Market of Seattle, on the main floor, between Don and Joe's Meat and the Market Spice shop. South of the fish mongers, (Pike Place Fish Co).

81A Pike Street
Seattle, WA. 98101
206-682-7270

Directions
***
Coming from the South via I-5 North:
Take the Seneca Street exit, #165.
Drive down Seneca to 1st Avenue.
Take a right onto 1st Avenue and the Pike Place Market.
From the main entrance of the market we are on the left past the fish market.

Coming from the North via I-5 South:
Take the Denny Way/Stewart Street exit, #166.
Continue straight down Stewart Street from the stoplight.
Follow St! ewart Street directly to Pike Place Market. From the main entrance of the market we are on the left past the fish market.

Parking
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Parking at the Market is very easy. The Market garage at 1531 Western Avenue is just down the hill from Victor Steinbrueck Park and offers affordable parking rates.

Tax Section Luncheon

There are two available spots for the WSBA Taxation Section luncheon next Monday, June 7. If you are interested, please let Gloria know by 3:00 PM tomorrow.

Department of Revenue - Research Assistant Director Position

The Washington State Department of Revenue has an incredible Executive Management opportunity for an Executive Management Service 4 (EMS 4) Assistant Director, Research Division, located in Olympia, Washington.

As part of the Exempt Management Service, this position serves at the pleasure of the agency Director.

Have you had the opportunity to work with some great executive management professionals? Do you know of some great talent you would like to refer to our agency? Are you interested in opportunities in Executive Management? Please review the opportunity details below or forward this message to interested candidates.

The Department of Revenue -- Working Together To Fund Washington's Future

Position: Assistant Director
Division: Research
Location: Olympia, Washington

OPENS: April 27, 2010
CLOSES: Open Until Filled – Initial application screening will begin the week of May 10, 2010.

Primary Duties
This position provides information and technical support on economic and tax revenue matters to the Governor, the Legislature, and other state agencies. Responsible for producing revenue estimates and analyses for all legislative tax. Provides recommendations on tax and fiscal policy issues to the Director and Deputy Director and all of the Executive team. Works with federal, state, and local governmental agencies and other organizations and private groups to provide revenue analysis and to assist in development of tax and fiscal policies.

Oversees the:
• fiscal note and fiscal estimate process,
• preparation of economic and tax revenue studies;
• collection, compilation, and publication of Department and county property tax information;
• compilation and publication of tax revenue information including business income, local tax distributions, and tax collections;
• development and maintenance of computerized models that simulate the state revenue system and the impact of tax alternatives;
• forecasts of all nongeneral fund revenues collected by the Department;
• studies of the Department’s operations for other managers and for quality teams and make policy recommendations based on study findings.
Required Qualifications
A working knowledge of:
• the Washington Revenue Act of 1935, as amended; tax law and regulations; the legislative process and strategic planning.
• management principles; budgeting and budget management; communication techniques.
• economics and statistics; research techniques related to tax modeling and estimation; operations research.
• human resource management; staff supervision; personnel rules and regulations; motivating, mentoring; affirmative action and diversity goals;


Compensation
$82,913 - $103,908 annually, depending on qualifications.


Application Process
To be considered for this position, please submit the following materials to jobs@dor.wa.gov with the subject line “Assistant Director- Research.”

• A detailed resume outlining your employment history & education, including employment dates and job duties
• A Letter of interest describing how your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the qualifications of this position

Initial application screening will begin the week of May 10, 2010.

You are encouraged to complete the attached voluntary Applicant Profile Data form. Completion of this form is voluntary. Information gathered will be used for statistical purposes only and will be kept confidential.

Questions?
Contact the Human Resources Division at (360) 725-7501 or jobs@dor.wa.gov.

Special Notes
The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful.

Prior to any new appointment into the Department of Revenue, a background check will be conducted.

The Washington State Department of Revenue is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (360) 725-7501. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service 7-1-1.

Department of Revenue - Senior Assistant Director Position

The Department of Revenue has an incredible Executive Management opportunity for an Exempt Management Service 5 (EMS 5) Senior Assistant Director, Tax Policy, located in Olympia, WA. As part of the Exempt Management Service, this position serves at the pleasure of the agency Director.

Have you had the opportunity to work with some great executive management professionals? Do you know of some great talent you would like to refer to our agency? Are you interested in opportunities in Executive Management? Please review the opportunity details below or forward this message to interested candidates.

The Department of Revenue -- Working Together To Fund Washington's Future.

Position: Senior Assistant Director
Division: Tax Policy
Location: Olympia, WA

OPENS: May 26, 2010
CLOSES: Open until filled – Initial application screening will begin June 8, 2010


Primary Duties
As a member of the Executive Management Team, this position serves as the Director's officer over tax policy matters and directs the development and implementation of tax policy on a statewide basis, providing operational input on tax policy issues that may have local, statewide, national, or international impact.

This position's scope and responsibilities are very diverse and broad, covering over 90 different tax programs, multiple groups of stakeholders, impacts to business both within and outside of the state and country, influencing business investment, the economy of the state, the state's financial statements, and the economic well-being of its residents.

In conjunction with the Director, this position is responsible for establishing strategic direction for the administration and enforcement of revenue laws of the Washington State excise tax programs. This position also serves on a six person executive management team that together make final agency financial decisions.

This position manages the day-to-day operations of the agency’s policy divisions and directs the development, administration and implementation of tax policy on a statewide basis. This position directly supervises the Assistant Directors of three divisions:

• Legislation and Policy,
• Interpretations and Technical Advice, and
• Research.

These divisions are responsible for tax policy formulation and communication, data analysis and program research, tax-related legislation and rule-making.


Required Qualifications
A working knowledge of:
• the Washington Revenue Act of 1935, as amended; tax law and regulations and other tax policy documents; the legislative process and strategic planning.
• all aspects of management principles; budgeting and budget management; communication techniques.
• business practices, organization, trends, and developments.
• the agency’s administrative processes for assessing, collecting, processing, auditing, and accounting for state and local taxes and other programs administered by the Department of Revenue.
• human resource management; staff supervision; personnel rules and regulations; motivating, mentoring; affirmative action and diversity goals

Proven ability to:
• effectively work and develop stakeholder relationships in a highly politically charged environment.
• demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• work with diverse stakeholders including individual taxpayers, small businesses, major multinational corporations, and legislators.


Compensation
$89,125 –$114,216 annually, depending on qualifications.


Application Process
To be considered for this position, please submit the following materials to jobs@dor.wa.gov with the subject line “Senior Assistant Director- Tax Policy.”

• A detailed resume outlining your employment history & education, including employment dates and job duties
• A Letter of interest describing how your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the qualifications of this position

You are encouraged to complete the attached voluntary Applicant Profile Data form. Completion of this form is voluntary. Information gathered will be used for statistical purposes only and will be kept confidential.

Initial application screening will begin June 8, 2010.


Questions?
Contact the Human Resources Division at (360) 725-7501 or jobs@dor.wa.gov.

Career Panel Canceled

Thank you to those who signed up for the career panel. Due to the low response, however, I have decided to cancel it.

Career Panel Response

Please let me know as soon as possible whether you plan to attend the career panel next Wednesday. I have only heard from a couple of students, and if more don't sign up, then I may cancel the event. Two of the panelists work in house (Amazon.com and Eddie Bauer), one works in the trust department for a national bank, one works for an accounting firm, and one works for an estate planning firm. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn how they ended up in the positions they currently are in as well as to gather any advice they may offer.

Stokes Lawrence - Estate Planning Position

Stokes Lawrence is seeking an estate planning attorney with a minimum of 2 years of experience. For more information, see the firm's website: www.stokeslaw.com/attorney-hiring.php.

Career Panel - Wednesday, May 19

There will be a career panel next Wednesday, May 19, at noon in room 115B-C, during which tax program alums will share with you their respective career paths. If you plan to attend, please reply with your lunch selection by next Monday.

Sandwiches

Turkey Sandwich: Turkey, fontina, arugula, and lemon mayo on whole-wheat ciabatta.

Panini Caprese: Mozzerella, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, basil, and pesto on ciabatta.

Black Forest Ham and Jarlsberg Cheese: Black Forest Ham and Jarlsberg Cheese on rustic white bread.

Roast Beef and Cheddar: Roast beef and cheddar on rustic whole-wheat bread.

Vegan Roasted Veggie Wrap: Roasted veggies rolled up in a tortilla.

Salads

Classic Greek Salad: Tomatoes, cucumbers, Greek feta, kalamata olives, garbanzo beans, and onion over lettuce with herb vinaigrette.

California Chicken Salad: Fresh greens with dried cherries, goat cheese, toasted walnuts, red onions, and grilled chicken breast with honey balsamic vinaigrette.

Heather's Schedule; Career Panel Reminder

I will be in the office Thursday and Friday this week, rather than Wednesday and Thursday. As always, feel free to send me an email if you want to schedule an appointment or have a question.

Also, please remember that the career panel is next Wednesday, May 19, at noon in room 115B-C. I will post the lunch menu tomorrow so that you can RSVP with your lunch selection.

IRS Career Opportunities for Attorneys

Estate Attorney Recruitment Flyer

Associate Position - Portland, OR

Hanna Strader, P.C., a downtown Portland boutique tax firm, is seeking an associate to focus primarily on corporate tax, with some partnership tax, and estate and gift tax work as well. If you are interested in the position, please see Professor Donaldson for more information.

Editorial Board Member Wanted

The Real Property Probate and Trust (RPPT) section of the Washington State Bar Association is seeking one LLM student to join the probate and trust side of the editorial board for the RPPT newsletter. The newsletter is published quarterly and distributed to over 2000 members of the RPPT section statewide. It is read by an even wider audience via the RPPT website. The editorial board is responsible for selecting topics, writing articles, procuring authors to write articles, editing work of authors and preparing analysis of recently decided cases that are relevant to the newsletter's readership. Members of the editorial board have an opportunity to meet attorneys from around the state, become active in the leadership of the RPPT section, and develop professional connections with attorneys practicing in the field. The position requires a dedication to practicing in the areas of trusts and estates, a two-year commitment, excellent writing skills and a commitment to attend semi-annual (or more frequent) meetings of the editorial board. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest along with a résumé to RoseMary Reed at rmreed(at)uw.edu. Application deadline is 5:00 PM on Friday May 28, 2010. Questions may be addressed to rmreed(at)uw.edu.

Career Panel: May 19

There will be a career panel on Wednesday, May 19 at noon in room 115B-C. I will post more information soon, including lunch selections, but for now, please put this event on your calendar. Our panelists are tax program alums, and have experience working at large firms, small firms, accounting firms, banks, and in-house.

Graduate Program in Taxation Linked In Group

I just created a Graduate Program in Taxation Linked In group. Please don't forget to join the University of Washington School of Law Alumni group as well.

Stoel Rives LLP Estate Planning Position

The following job announcement was posted on the WSBA website:

Estate planning mid-level associate. Stoel Rives LLP is seeking a mid-level associate with a minimum of three years of relevant work experience to join its busy Estate Planning and Trust Administration Practice Group in Seattle, Washington. The ideal candidate has prior experience in estate planning, trust and estate administration, closely held business planning, gift and estate tax, and charitable planning. An LL.M. in Tax is preferred. Strong academic credentials, client service skills, and writing skills are required. EOE. Interested candidates should visit http://join.stoel.com/jobs.html for more information and how to apply.

Oregon State Bar Association's New Tax Lawyer Subcommittee's Pub Talk

Please join the OSB Tax Section's New Tax Lawyer Subcommittee for a fun Pub Talk networking event on May 11, 2010, at 5.30 p.m. at the Davis Street Tavern, 500 NW Davis Street, Portland.

Are you interested in tax law and want to build a successful and rewarding career, while attracting clients who will sustain you for years to come? How do you develop clients and build long-lasting relationships? How do you grow in your practice area while gaining expertise and recognition among your peers? Have you been told many, many times about the importance of practice/career/client development, but yet it’s all a bit foreign, unfamiliar, and slightly unsettling?
Then this event is for you:

Build Your Practice With Perfect Clients
We are pleased to partner with Jo Smith, President of Jo Smith Associates, Inc. (JSA). Jo is a business owner, Certified Management Consultant, writer, speaker and executive coach who founded JSA to help successful firms grow their business by leveraging their most important asset - the strength of their people. She works with professionals and their firms to help them grow their business.

Details:
When: May 11, 2010, 5.30-7 p.m.
Where: Davis Street Tavern, 500 NW Davis Street, Portland (mezzanine level)
How much: $10 (cash or check at the door)
RSVP: Nicki Heath, Nicki.Heath@MillerNash.com, 503-205-2352

Light appetizers will be provided; no host bar (and, of course, you are welcome to order off the Davis Street Tavern’s full delicious menu).

Pub Talk is the first in a series of events to provide an opportunity for new tax lawyers and lawyers who are interested in tax law to get together in an informal setting and build connections. If you have thoughts or suggestions for future events, let us know!

About us: The New Tax Lawyer Subcommittee of the OSB Taxation Section provides professional development, leadership, and educational opportunities and resources to lawyers new to the practice of law. Membership is open to attorneys until their tenth year of practicing or fifth year of membership with the OSB Taxation Section, whichever is later.

Portland CLE: Secrets of Superstar Attorneys

The Multnomah Bar Assoication is sponsoring a CLE entitled "Secrets of Superstar Attorneys" on Thursday, April 29, 2010 from 5:30-7:00 PM at Kells. For more information and to register, view the flyer. If you plan to attend, please disregard the registration due date of April 20 and send in your registration form with the applicable payment.

IRS Office of Chief Counsel Position

CCNH-10-55
General Attorney,
GS-0905-12/13/14
Associate Chief Counsel (Procedure and
Administration)
Washington, DC
Area of Consideration: All Sources
Opens: 04/09/2010
Closes: 04/23/2010

Please note that you need at least one year of post-law school experience in order to apply for this position. While the LL.M. degree does count for one year of experience, you need to already have graduated on the date you apply in order for it to count.

Career Workshop Reminder

This is just a reminder that I will be holding a career workshop tomorrow, April 14, at noon in room 115 B-C. If you plan to attend and haven't already replied with your lunch selection, please do so by 3PM today. For those of you who replied with your lunch selection to the originally scheduled workshop but have not done so for this workshop, you will need to resend me your selection.

Oregon Tax Section - New Tax Lawyers Subcommittee

Recently, the Executive Committee of the Oregon Tax Section designated the New Tax Lawyers Subcommittee to provide professional development, leadership, and educational opportunities and resources to lawyers new to the practice of tax law. Membership is open to attorneys until their tenth year of practicing or fifth year of membership with the OSB Taxation Section, whichever is later.

Subcommittee meetings are scheduled for the First Mondays of every month, from 12 - 1pm, and will rotate locations. The meetings are open to all, and you are encouraged to attend (and bring your lunch). The upcoming 2010 meeting dates are as follows:

April 5 - Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
Dan Eller, Host
1211 SW 5th Ave., Ste. 1900
Portland OR 97204

May 3 - Ater Wynne
Thomas Karnes, Host
1331 NW Lovejoy Street, Suite 900
Portland OR 97209-3280

June 7 - Black Helterline
Natalia Yegorova, Host
805 SW Broadway, Suite 1900
Portland OR 97205-3359

July 5* - HOLIDAY - NO MEETING

August 2 - Miller Nash
Valerie Sasaki, Host
3400 U.S. Bancorp Tower
111 S.W. Fifth Avenue
Portland OR 97204-3699

September - TBD

If you have any questions about the subcommittee, please feel free to contact Kimberly Pray (a 2009 UW Tax Program alum) at prayk@uoregon.edu.

Rescheduled Career Workshop

I've reschedule the presentation I had planned for March 10, 2010, for Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 12:00 PM in room 115 B-C. At that time, I will discuss some of the information I gathered at the NALP conference I attended in February. We will be providing box lunches. Please let me know your lunch selection if you plan to attend.

Panini Lunch Boxes

1. Caprese: Roma tomatoes, fresh whole-milk mozzarella, olive oil and basil
2. Grilled Vegetable: Marinated and grilled eggplant, grilled zucchini, caramelized onion, roasted peppers, roma tomato and balsamic vinaigrette
3. Black Forest Ham: Dietz & Watson Black Forest Ham with gruyere, dijonnaise and lettuce
4. Roasted Chicken: Fresh roasted chicken breast, jarlsburg, sundried tomato aioli and lettuce
5. Roast Turkey: Dietz & Watson roast turkey breast with havarti, dijonnaise, lettuce and roma tomato

Salad Lunch Boxes

6. Mediterranean Chicken Salad: Sliced roasted chicken breast with green beans, roma tomatoes, yellow peppers, calamata olives, feta cheese, capers and fresh herbs
7. Gourmondo Salad: Mixed greens with rocquefort, candied walnuts, pears and sherry vinaigrette

Univar Tax Internship Opportunity Closed

Univar has received sufficient applications for the tax internship, and it has closed the position.

IRS Office of Chief Counsel Openings

The IRS Office of Chief Counsel recently posted the following positions on USAJobs.com:

CCTW-10-52
General Attorney (Tax), GS-905-12/13/14
Associate Chief Counsel (P&SI)
Washington, DC
Area of Consideration: All sources
Opens: 03/18/2010
Closes: 04/01/2010

CCDP-10-49
General Attorney (Tax), GS-0905-12/13/14
Associate Chief Counsel (ITA)
Washington, DC
Area of Consideration: All Sources
Opens: 03/17/2010
Closes: 03/31/2010

Estate Planning Opportunity - Arizona

The following was posted on the WSBA website:

Tired of winters? Well-established estate planning, estate and trust administration attorney seeks attorney who would like to build her or his practice in Arizona retirement community near Tucson. Office space and referral work available, but attorney must be willing to develop her or his own practice. Contact: timothy.olcott@olcottlaw.net.

Career Workshop - To be rescheduled

The general consensus is that the career workshop should be rescheduled until after finals. Once I have secured a room for the event, I will post the new date. It will likely be the Wednesday or Thursday during the first week of Spring quarter.

For those of you graduating this quarter, you are still more than welcome to attend. And I will email any materials to those who request it.

Univar Internship Opportunity

Position title: Student Intern – International Tax

Company background:

Univar is a world leader in chemical distribution with an extensive network of over 170 distribution centers spread across North America, China, and 20 countries in Europe.

Univar employs approximately 7,500 people committed to meeting customer requirements, solving problems and lowering costs. Customers depend on Univar to deliver the right product to the right place at the right time.

At the same time, Univar provides producers with an efficient distribution channel for a broad assortment of chemical products. Visit Univar’s Web site at www.univarcorp.com for more information.

Job description:

The Intern will be a member of Univar’s Corporate Tax Department in Redmond and will report to Director – International Tax. This position will assist in various international/global tax projects.

Interns must be able to work approximately 15 hours per week (flexible schedule). Accounting background and/or MBA and prior corporate experience preferred, but not required.

Application materials:

-Resume
-Cover letter
-Unofficial Transcript
-3-5 page writing sample

Application materials should be e-mailed to:

jobs@univarusa.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

Career Workshop - Poll

I know that, with finals begining a few days later, some of you are concerned about the timing of the career workshop, which is scheduled next Wednesday, March 10. If you would prefer me to reschedule it during the first or second week of classes, please let me know as soon as possible. If enough of you would like to reschedule it, then I will do so.

Career Workshop - March 10, 2010

On Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at 12:00 PM in room 115 B-C, I will present some of the information I gathered at the NALP conference last week. We will be providing box lunches. Please let me know your lunch selection if you plan to attend.

Panini Lunch Boxes

1. Caprese: Roma tomatoes, fresh whole-milk mozzarella, olive oil and basil
2. Grilled Vegetable: Marinated and grilled eggplant, grilled zucchini, caramelized onion, roasted peppers, roma tomato and balsamic vinaigrette
3. Black Forest Ham: Dietz & Watson Black Forest Ham with gruyere, dijonnaise and lettuce
4. Roasted Chicken: Fresh roasted chicken breast, jarlsburg, sundried tomato aioli and lettuce
5. Roast Turkey: Dietz & Watson roast turkey breast with havarti, dijonnaise, lettuce and roma tomato

Salad Lunch Boxes

6. Mediterranean Chicken Salad: Sliced roasted chicken breast with green beans, roma tomatoes, yellow peppers, calamata olives, feta cheese, capers and fresh herbs
7. Gourmondo Salad: Mixed greens with rocquefort, candied walnuts, pears and sherry vinaigrette

Estate Planning Position - Portland

Estate Planning Staff Attorney
Stoel Rives LLP is seeking a staff attorney to join the Estate Planning and Administration Group in our Portland office. The ideal candidate would have 2-5 years experience in estate planning, trust and estate administration, probate administration, closely held business planning, gift and estate tax, and charitable planning. Strong academic credentials and writing skills are required. Staff attorneys are reviewed annually and are considered for a discretionary year-end bonus. Staff attorneys are eligible for benefits: medical, dental, disability, flexible spending account, group term life insurance; 401(k) and paid vacation. Candidates must be admitted to practice in the State of Oregon.

Rebecca Whittall
Lawyer Recruiting Manager
Stoel Rives LLP
900 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 2600
Portland, OR 97204-1268

Estate Planning Position

The following job posting is listed both on the WSBA website and at www.stokeslaw.com.

Stokes Lawrence, a commercial law firm with offices in Seattle and Yakima, seeks to expand its offices in the following area:

Estate planning attorney with a minimum of two years' experience.

The position requires strong academic credentials and superior analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. Candidates must demonstrate an ability to develop and expand client relationships. Stokes Lawrence is committed to diversity and especially encourages minorities to apply.

Please send cover letter and résumé to:
Joanne Pegues
Human Resources Manager
Stokes Lawrence, P.S.
800 Fifth Ave., Ste. 4000
Seattle, WA 98104
or hr_manager@stokeslaw.com.

Washington Lawyers for the Arts: Tax Issues for Artists and the Attorneys That Assist Them

Washington Lawyers for the Arts is doing their monthly "brown-bag" seminar next Wednesday (Feb. 24) on tax issues for artists and the attorneys that assist them. The program will be at the UW law school, and students can attend for FREE. However, if they could RSVP to director (at) thewla.org, that would be great. The program is from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. in room 115.

For more information, check out the online flyer. The flyer mentions a fee, but students can attend for free!

KPMG Interview Date

KPMG interviews will take place on Friday, February 12, 2010. You will be notified by a KPMG representative if you have been selected.

RecruiterEsq.com

A few weeks ago, I posted a link to a website that compiles job postings from several of the top law firms in the country. The postings can be sorted by location, position, practice area, etc. If you are interested in continued free access to this information, then you will want to subscribe to the website/newsletter by Friday. Thereafter, there will likely be an $8/month charge.

You can access the website here.

KPMG ICS Application Deadline Extended

Application Materials
1. All of the following steps must be completed by end of business on Monday, February 1, 2010, for an application to be considered. No partial applications will be reviewed.
2. Please email the following items to the Judith Scott at jwscott@kpmg.com. Be sure to note “UW LLM Application” in the subject line of your email.
a. Current Resume
b. Electronic copies of all transcripts including first quarter of LLM. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
c. Completed copy of the Information Form which can be found at http://www.kpmgcampus.com/campus/interview/InformationRequestForm.asp.
3. Complete the online KPMG Employment Application which can be found at www.kpmgcampus.com/reg.

US Office Information
The following offices are currently looking for ICS Associates:
4. Seattle, Washington
5. San Diego, California
6. Los Angeles, California
7. San Francisco, California
8. Silicon Valley, California
Please be sure to specify your primary and secondary office of choice on the Information Form.

Interview Dates
Once we have seen the applicant pool, we will determine dates and times for first and second round interviews.

Estate Planning and Business Law Associate Position

Dynamic Olympia law firm seeks associate with a minimum of two years' experience to join its estate planning, probate, real estate, and business practice. Primary duties would involve probating estates, assisting in the administration of trusts, and estate planning for professions and small business owners. Candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills as well as excellent organizational, writing, and research abilities. This position involves taking over an established estate planning and probate practice, and presents a unique opportunity to a candidate who is motivated, entrepreneurial, and a self-starter. The work would also involve supporting seven other lawyers in the firm with their business and real estate practices. WSBA membership required. Compensation is negotiable based upon qualifications and experience. Interested applicants please send a cover letter, résumé, and writing sample to Mark L. Wheeler, Jr. at mwheeler@bgwp.net.

KPMG ICS Position

KPMG Job Posting

Application Materials
1. All of the following steps must be completed by end of business on Friday, January 29, for an application to be considered. No partial applications will be reviewed.
2. Please email the following items to the Judith Scott at jwscott@kpmg.com. Be sure to note “UW LLM Application” in the subject line of your email.
a. Current Resume
b. Electronic copies of all transcripts including first quarter of LL.M. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
c. Completed copy of the Information Form, which can be found at http://www.kpmgcampus.com/campus/interview/InformationRequestForm.asp.
3. Complete the online KPMG Employment Application, which can be found at www.kpmgcampus.com/reg.

Interview Dates
Once we have seen the applicant pool, we will determine dates and times for first and second round interviews.

Practice: International Tax
Title: Associate
Location: Seattle

KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm (www.us.kpmg.com), is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”). KPMG International's member firms have 137,000 professionals, including more than 7,600 partners, in 144 countries.

When you choose KPMG as the place to build your career in tax, you can really add value. KPMG’s tax partners and professionals pride themselves on understanding our clients’ business strategy and needs, providing a broad range of federal, state, local and international tax services to meet those needs. Together with other KPMG International member firms we provide services that help address our clients’ tax needs close to home and around the world. KPMG is a great place to build your career. We are currently seeking an Associate to join us in our Seattle office.

KPMG’s International Corporate Services (ICS) practice strives to help companies as they work to achieve tax efficiency in their international operations. From major multinationals already operating in several countries to small businesses planning their first foray abroad, companies face a daunting array of regulations and tax concerns that impact – and inform – their global business decisions. With international perspective and local experience, our ICS professionals provide practical advice on establishing new ventures and contracts, structuring overseas transactions in a tax-efficient manner, managing their effective tax rates, and maintaining compliance with tax and trade regulations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Outbound Transactional Structuring and Subpart F
• Inbound Transactional Structuring
• Check the Box Principles
• U.S. Tax Treaty Research
• Repatriation Strategies
• Intellectual and Intangible Property planning
• Hybrid Debt Structures
• Foreign Tax Credit planning
• International Mergers and Acquisitions

Qualifications:

• Effective communication, leadership and time management skills
• Strong technical ability to help meet our business objectives
• Able to work as a member of a team and strive for personal effectiveness and professionalism to maintain excellent client service
• Candidates should be pursuing a JD, or LLM in Tax from an accredited college/university
• Strong academic credentials
• Passion for Corporate International Tax
• Strong planning and research skills

KPMG offers and supports flexible work arrangements as well as part-time schedules. We also offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

KPMG. A great place to build your career.