FBT Gibbons

FBT Gibbons LLP is a national law firm focused on serving companies operating and investing in the middle market. With nearly 1,500 employees across 26 offices, we support clients ranging from large multinationals to mid-sized businesses and growth-oriented startups across the United States. Our teams collaborate across departments and geographies to deliver excellent service to our clients, colleagues, and the communities we serve.

At FBT Gibbons, diversity enriches our vibrant culture and empowers our teams to achieve more together. We welcome talented professionals who bring valuable skills, a collaborative mindset, and a shared commitment to helping our firm and clients thrive. Here, you’ll make meaningful contributions, collaborate with exceptional colleagues, and build a career that grows with your skills and ambitions.

We are currently seeking a Paralegal to support attorneys with tax, ERISA, and related matters, including research, filings, document preparation, and matter organization. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to sophisticated legal work in a collaborative, fast-paced practice.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and proactive, with strong research, writing, and analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with managing and organizing materials and information related to the tax aspects of matters, transactions, and tax controversies.
• Conduct research on ERISA, IRC, DOL and other related issues as requested by attorneys.
• Prepare, manage, and review materials for government filings.
• Update and maintain inventories of documents, filings, communications and records related to matters, cases, transactions, or plans.
• Assist Estate Planning and Administration attorneys with assembling and filing relevant plans, ancillary documents, client communications and tax forms.
• Assist with preparing tax exemption filings, including pre-screening, application submissions and tax exempt status requests.
• Conduct legal research and analyze tax requirements related to specific practice areas.
• Review and index document production.
• Organize and compile client-related documentation.
• Review and summarize depositions and hearing transcripts.
• Review, index and summarize FOIA production from IRS and other agencies.
• Prepare various IRS and state-level forms.
• Assist with preparing trial exhibits.
• Assist with drafting correspondence and court filings.
• Maintain client-related electronic files.
• Schedule conferences, client-related meetings, court appearances and deadlines.

Job Requirements:

• Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree with a major in paralegal studies, or
  • A Bachelor’s degree with an unrelated major, and have:
    • A certificate from an ABA approved paralegal training program specializing in the area for which the candidate is being considered; or
    • Two years’ experience in the area of specialization for which the candidate is being considered or other comparable experience; or
    • Unique qualifications, experience, or training which fill a specific need within FBT Gibbons.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a paralegal or in other legal/tax services roles.
• Proficient computer skills using MS Office applications.
• Strong research skills.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail in preparing and reviewing documents.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with set goals and achieve them.
• Capable of analyzing situations and solving problems effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure and with time constraints.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

FBT Gibbons is fully committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of FBT Gibbons to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, military status, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other protected status.

FBT Gibbons offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health care coverage (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, employee wellbeing and EAP programs, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching and profit-sharing. Benefit offerings and eligibility vary by location and are subject to applicable plan terms and legal requirements.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. FBT Gibbons does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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