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Location: Madison
Company: Foley & Lardner
Experience: Entry-level
Highest Level of Education: JD or LLM



Job Responsibilities
Corporate, partnership, estate, tax structuring.
Job Requirements
Masters in Accounting (emphasis in tax); Law degree, top 20% of program; experience at CPA firm.
Uppers
Structuring tax transactions; working with various large companies, exciting subject.
Downers
Maintaining billable hours.
Lifestyle
Long work hours, laid back office, interesting people, good pay, diversity is considered in hiring.
Compensation
Starting salary of 105,000. Bonus after first year.
Advice to Jobseekers
Good outlook for motivated individuals.

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