The Alliant Group

Associate Attorney

The Alliant Group$80K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD required with active law practice license
  • 2 years of experience as an attorney managing own docket preferred
  • Experience in client-facing roles or professional services is valuable
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Competitive and collaborative mindset essential
  • Highly motivated with a clear career focus
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities while meeting deadlines
  • Willingness to receive performance feedback and work in a team
  • Availability for 15-25% travel within the U.S.
  • Houston, TX residency or willingness to relocate required

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate evidence and strategize for client success
  • Advise on legal and business implications of incentive projects
  • Analyze and quantify business incentives across industries
  • Collaborate with experts for project assessment and qualification
  • Develop strategies for representation in government examinations and audits
  • Gather and analyze documentation for submissions to agencies
  • Conduct legal research and draft supporting documents
  • Prepare clients for interviews with government representatives
  • Ensure strong communication between clients and agencies
  • Build relationships with clients and work with cross-functional teams

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid medical/dental premiums for single coverage
  • 401(k) matching contributions
  • Generous PTO policy
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
  • Onsite gym and fitness classes available
  • Paid parking at company facilities
  • Daily allowance for onsite café and Starbucks purchases
Full Job Description
You will represent a wide range of small to mid-size companies defending their rights against government (state and federal) challenges. This role is a unique opportunity to leverage and enhance your skills in a client-centric environment, often requiring you to engage and work with C-level executives and other senior-level professionals. You will learn a tremendous amount concerning numerous industries and business operations across the country.

Responsibilities
  • Evaluate evidence, assess case merits, and develop strategies to position clients for successful outcomes.
  • Advise clients on legal and business matters impacting incentive studies and related projects.
  • Identify, analyze, and quantify business incentives for clients across a variety of industries.
  • Collaborate with industry experts to assess technical projects and determine qualifying activities.
  • Develop and execute strategies to represent clients in federal and state examinations, audits, and reviews.
  • Gather, review, and analyze documentation and prepare responses for submission to government agencies.
  • Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, analyses, and other supporting legal documents.
  • Prepare clients and witnesses for interviews, examinations, and meetings with government agencies.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between clients and government agencies, ensuring exceptional client service and communication.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships while partnering with cross-functional teams to drive successful outcomes.


Qualifications
  • JD required and an active license to practice law in any state
  • Preferred 2 years of experience as an attorney with the ability to maintain own docket
  • Preferred prior client facing and/or professional services industry experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly professional, competitive, and collaborative
  • Strong aptitude, highly motivated, and career minded
  • High sense of urgency with the ability to meet deadlines and changing priorities
  • Receptiveness to performance feedback within a team environment is essential
  • Available to travel 15-25% within the United States
  • Candidate must reside or relocate to Houston, TX


alliant offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including 100% employer paid medical/dental premiums for single coverage, 401(k) matching, PTO, company provided life insurance and disability, onsite gym and group fitness classes, paid covered parking, daily allowance for onsite café and Starbucks, and more!

About The Alliant Group

The Alliant Group is a business consulting firm that specializes in helping companies take advantage of federal and state tax credits and incentives. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. The Alliant Group's services include research and development tax credits, hiring incentives, and energy incentives. The company has helped over 20,000 clients claim over $10 billion in tax incentives. The Alliant Group has over 800 employees and has been recognized as one of the best places to work in Houston.
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800 employees
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Founded
2002

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