Associate Attorney

Allen Barron, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen Barron, Inc. seeks an Associate Attorney to work on-site in San Diego County, CA. The role involves conducting legal research, drafting and reviewing contracts, and assisting with tax controversy matters across federal and state agencies.

Success requires JD from an accredited law school, active California bar membership, and a strong interest in business law, tax, or corporate governance. The position collaborates with tax and accounting teams and may involve client meetings.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in legal research using electronic tools and clear summaries (≤140 chars).
• Negotiation skills for contract discussions, disputes, and client advocacy (≤140 chars).
• Strong written and verbal communication. Detail-oriented and collaborative.
• Interest in business law, tax, or corporate governance; multidisciplinary experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare clear, well-organized summaries.
• Draft and review contracts and other transactional documents.
• Assist with tax controversy work including CDTFA, EDD, IRS and FTB.
• Attend client meetings to explain legal implications of business and tax strategies.

Skills

Legal research

Negotiation

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Description

Role Description

The Associate Attorney will work on-site in San Diego County, CA in a full-time capacity, supporting the firm’s integrated legal, tax, accounting, and consulting services. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting and reviewing contracts and other transactional documents, and assisting with tax controversy work included the CDTFA, EDD, IRS and FTB. The role involves providing clear legal advice to the partner, supporting negotiations, and collaborating with tax and accounting professionals to ensure aligned strategies. The Associate Attorney will also help prepare memoranda, client communications, and internal briefing documents, and may participate in client meetings to explain legal implications of business and tax strategies. Projects include trust and entity creation, M&A due diligence, contract creation and review, Prop 65 defense, trust and estate administration, and assistance with tax court cases.

Qualifications

• Desire to learn.
• Proficiency in legal Research, including use of electronic research tools and preparation of clear, well-organized research summaries.
• Negotiation skills for assisting in contract discussions, dispute resolution, and client advocacy.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in California (or eligibility and intent to obtain admission).
• Demonstrated interest in business law, tax, or corporate governance; experience in a multidisciplinary or client-facing environment is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work collaboratively with legal, tax, and accounting teams.

Company Description

Company Description
Allen Barron, Inc. is a multidisciplinary professional services firm that integrates legal, tax, accounting, and business management consulting to support clients across a wide range of industries. The firm focuses on helping business owners and individuals understand complex issues in clear, practical terms, removing uncertainty around tax planning, legal matters, and strategic decisions. Allen Barron, Inc. provides not only financial and accounting data, but also analysis of underlying trends and their implications for the business. Clients receive proactive legal advice and consulting across the lifecycle of a business, from formation to international expansion and supply chain strategy. This integrated approach offers a single, coordinated source of expertise for modern business challenges.