J-1 Visa Tax Attorney Jobs
Tax Attorney roles in the United States are accessible to international legal professionals through the J-1 visa under the Trainee or Research Scholar program category, depending on your career stage. Securing sponsorship requires a designated State Department organization to issue your DS-2019, with your U.S. law firm or legal employer serving as the host.
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We strive every day to exemplify our CLA values – curious, collaborative, transparent, inclusive, and reliable. We are looking for individuals who believe in accountability for one’s actions, take the initiative to make their vision a reality and place honesty, professionalism, conscientiousness and trust above all else.
CLA is dedicated to building a culture that welcomes different beliefs and perspectives, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.
Our Salinas, CA location is seeking Tax/Audit Interns.
Come and see for yourself!
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Prepares individual, corporate, partnership, and other types of tax returns.
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Performs audit, review, compilation, and other assurance services.
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Gains experience, exposure, and knowledge of procedures, workpapers and systems.
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Supports multiple client engagements on time and within budget, identifying issues and communicating progress.
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Expands industry knowledge, through greater exposure to peers, clients, and formal training opportunities.
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Completes research and special projects as needed.
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Communicates effectively with clients and CLA family members on a regular basis.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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Working towards the achievement of a bachelor’s degree – Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.
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Achieving credit requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam per state requirements.
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General knowledge of accounting principles and reporting of financial data.
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Willingness to learn new technologies.
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Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Windows and Office products.
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Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to client sites.
Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.
The compensation range for this position in California is: $29.00 – $35.00.
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Wellness at CLA
To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.
To view a complete list of benefits click here.
INTRODUCTION
We strive every day to exemplify our CLA values – curious, collaborative, transparent, inclusive, and reliable. We are looking for individuals who believe in accountability for one’s actions, take the initiative to make their vision a reality and place honesty, professionalism, conscientiousness and trust above all else.
CLA is dedicated to building a culture that welcomes different beliefs and perspectives, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.
Our Salinas, CA location is seeking Tax/Audit Interns.
Come and see for yourself!
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
-
Prepares individual, corporate, partnership, and other types of tax returns.
-
Performs audit, review, compilation, and other assurance services.
-
Gains experience, exposure, and knowledge of procedures, workpapers and systems.
-
Supports multiple client engagements on time and within budget, identifying issues and communicating progress.
-
Expands industry knowledge, through greater exposure to peers, clients, and formal training opportunities.
-
Completes research and special projects as needed.
-
Communicates effectively with clients and CLA family members on a regular basis.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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Working towards the achievement of a bachelor’s degree – Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.
-
Achieving credit requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam per state requirements.
-
General knowledge of accounting principles and reporting of financial data.
-
Willingness to learn new technologies.
-
Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Windows and Office products.
-
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to client sites.
Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.
The compensation range for this position in California is: $29.00 – $35.00.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Click here to learn about your hiring rights.
Wellness at CLA
To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.
To view a complete list of benefits click here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Tax Attorney
Translate your legal credentials for U.S. employers
Foreign law degrees vary widely in equivalency recognition. Document your academic credentials through a NACES-member evaluation service before applying, so host employers can confirm your qualifications meet the role's specialty occupation expectations under J-1 Trainee or Research Scholar standards.
Identify host employers through J-1 training plan requirements
Law firms willing to host J-1 Tax Attorneys must complete a formal Training or Internship Placement Plan (DS-7002). Target firms that have structured rotational or practice-area programs, since ad hoc arrangements rarely satisfy the documented training objectives that designated sponsors require.
Search for J-1-compatible Tax Attorney roles on Migrate Mate
Filter by legal roles and J-1 sponsorship to find U.S. employers and law firms whose positions align with J-1 program requirements. Migrate Mate surfaces host opportunities so you can focus your outreach on employers already familiar with international tax law candidates.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
Many J-1 Tax Attorneys are subject to the two-year home-country physical presence requirement, particularly if government or specialized funding is involved. Confirm with your designated sponsor whether this applies before accepting an offer, since it affects future H-1B or green card eligibility.
Align your program category to your career stage
Recent law graduates typically qualify under the Trainee category (up to 18 months), while experienced international tax practitioners may fit the Research Scholar category. Mismatching your career stage to the wrong category delays DS-2019 issuance and can trigger compliance issues with your designated sponsor.
Verify your host employer meets DOL wage benchmarks
Your J-1 Training Plan must reflect compensation consistent with prevailing wages for Tax Attorney roles in the host employer's location. Cross-check the position's offered rate against the OFLC Wage Search before the training plan is finalized to avoid compliance gaps during sponsor review.
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Find Tax Attorney JobsTax Attorney J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Tax Attorney role?
Tax Attorney positions typically fall under the J-1 Trainee category for candidates within five years of graduation or initial employment in international taxation, or the Research Scholar category for experienced practitioners conducting substantive legal research at a U.S. institution. The Trainee category caps at 18 months. Your designated State Department sponsor determines which category applies based on your credentials and the host employer's training objectives.
Who is the actual J-1 visa sponsor for a Tax Attorney position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not the law firm or employer where you work. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 form and monitors program compliance. Your hiring law firm is the host employer. Confusing these two roles leads to misunderstandings about who controls your visa status and what obligations each party carries.
Does a J-1 Tax Attorney face a two-year home residency requirement?
Many J-1 exchange visitors in professional legal categories are subject to the two-year home-country physical presence requirement under INA Section 212(e), particularly if the exchange is funded by a government agency or involves skills on the Exchange Visitor Skills List. If this requirement applies, you cannot change to H-1B or adjust status to a green card until you complete the two years abroad or obtain a waiver through channels such as a no-objection statement or Interested Government Agency request.
How do I find U.S. law firms that host J-1 Tax Attorneys?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Tax Attorney roles tagged to J-1 sponsorship, which helps you identify host employers already open to international legal professionals. When reaching out, ask specifically whether the firm has worked with a State Department-designated sponsor before and whether they can complete the DS-7002 Training Plan, since firms unfamiliar with J-1 hosting requirements often underestimate the compliance steps involved.
Can a J-1 Tax Attorney work on U.S. domestic tax matters or only cross-border issues?
J-1 program regulations do not restrict the subject matter of legal work to cross-border or international tax issues. The program category and training plan define what activities are permitted, not the client's geography. Your DS-7002 must accurately describe the skills and knowledge you will gain, and your host employer's work must genuinely advance those training objectives. Working outside the approved plan creates compliance risk with your designated sponsor.
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