Careers

Life at B&I 

As a small boutique firm, we take pride in our collaborative environment, one that fosters deep relationships with each other and our clients built on trust, integrity, and a commitment to service.

Because of our size, all of our lawyers enjoy substantial client interaction, work closely with colleagues on small teams, and have frequent opportunities to take on leadership roles. To foster collaboration and the development of highly creative and strategic solutions for our clients, we offer flexible work arrangements and an “open door” policy.

Open Positions

Brann & Isaacson’s state and local tax practice is a nationally-recognized, industry-leading team that advises and represents businesses, particularly ecommerce retailers and other IT and digital service providers, in their multistate and local tax compliance efforts. Our attorneys have argued landmark tax cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as before the highest courts in numerous states. Brann & Isaacson’s client-focused, problem-solving, and creative approach, combined with our significant experience regarding the state and local tax issues businesses face, allows us to provide exceptional service to our clients. We pride ourselves on our ability to understand our clients’ businesses and objectives, and to achieve practical results.

We seek a motivated attorney (2 to 5yrs experience) to join this growing practice area. The position involves audit defense, administrative appeals, tax litigation, appellate advocacy, and strategic advising and consulting. The ideal candidate must have a strong interest in these practice areas, and superior analytical, quantitative, communication, and writing skills. Familiarity with financial and tax reporting preferred but not required. Prior experience in accounting or business is a plus but not a prerequisite for the right candidate.

The position is based in Maine. We offer a hybrid option combining in-office and remote-from-home (in Maine) days.

Please mail or e-mail a cover letter, writing sample, and resume to:

Jamie Szal
Brann & Isaacson
P.O. Box 3070
Lewiston, ME 04243-3070
Fax: (207) 783-9325
E-mail: jszal@brannlaw.com

Brann & Isaacson is seeking a tax paralegal to provide full-time analytical support for its state and local tax practice, and to potentially assist other corporate practice areas as needed.  We are a thriving and growing practice looking to add critical support to our team so that we are better able to serve our client’s needs.  Brann & Isaacson represents businesses located throughout the world  in state and local tax and escheat matters in the United States.  This position offers the unique opportunity to work on sophisticated local, state and national tax matters.

Responsibilities vary day to day, but include assisting attorneys in defending audits; state and local tax law research; data collection and analysis for state and local tax audits, as well as drafting responses to audit information requests; interviews of clients and interactions with clients’ accounting/tax and finance departments; and communication with state and local tax departments. 

Applicants must possess excellent attention to detail, accuracy, organizational and interpersonal skills.  Applicants must also have strong mathematical skills and an understanding of financial workpapers and other financial statements.  Experience with tax audits or as an administrative/legal assistant strongly preferred.  An advanced skill level in Excel, Word, and PDF software essential.  Bachelors degree or other post-secondary education preferred. 

This is a full-time position with competitive pay, excellent benefits, including health, dental, life, and disability insurance, 401(k)/profit sharing plan, paid parking, possibility of a hybrid work schedule consisting of both in-office and remote work days, and holiday, sick, vacation and personal time. 

To apply, please e-mail cover letter, salary requirements, and resume.

Summer Associate Program

We offer a Summer Associate Program designed to immerse two or three highly qualified, first or second year law students in the breadth and scope of the firm’s practice. Summer associates work directly with partners and associates on varying legal issues for the firm’s national client base.
 
We make our summer program both a learning and hands-on working experience. While legal research and writing are critical components, summer associates also participate in client meetings and strategy conferences, and attend hearings, trials, and depositions.
 
By the time the program ends, our summer associates know what it means to be a lawyer at Brann & Isaacson. Although the focus is on work, we also host a variety of social activities, such as dinners, local theater outings, baseball games, firm functions, and informal gatherings.

For more information, please contact Hanna Wurgaft, hwurgaft@brannlaw.com.

Maine Diversity Summer Associate Program

At B&I, we recognize and appreciate the importance of creating a work environment that accepts and draws from a range of backgrounds and perspectives to ensure that our clients, attorneys, and employees all benefit from our best work informed by diverse viewpoints. As a participating member of the Maine Diversity Summer Associate Program, we offer one successful applicant from the program to join us each year as a summer associate. 

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