Mid-Level Tax Controversy Associate

About the Role

Join a litigation team to help grow its tax controversy practice alongside an experienced tax litigation partner. You will handle tax disputes and advise clients on tax procedures, working across a range of civil and criminal matters.

What You'll Do

• Support tax controversy and litigation matters, including civil and criminal tax disputes.

• Handle IRS administrative proceedings, including audits, appeals, and summons enforcement matters.

• Litigate tax controversy cases in Tax Court, federal district court, and the Court of Federal Claims.

• Research legal issues and draft briefs, memoranda, and other written work product.

• Advise clients on tax procedures, reporting and disclosure requirements, and penalty avoidance and abatement strategies.

• Collaborate with litigators on matters involving tax issues, including white-collar defense and accounting or legal malpractice cases.

What We're Looking For

• Three to five years of tax controversy experience, with experience as a law firm associate, judicial clerk, or attorney in a government tax practice.

• A JD and an LLM in Taxation, or current enrollment in an LLM program with completion by Fall 2028.

• Active bar admission, or an admission process nearing completion, in the state where you will work: New York, Pennsylvania, or Washington, DC. Admission is required before starting.

• Strong legal research and writing skills, with experience in controversy or litigation rather than exclusively transactional tax work.

• Familiarity with Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and Microsoft Office. Exposure to both civil and criminal tax litigation is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary is $230,000 to $250,000 annually, with eligibility for performance bonuses. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Hybrid, with a minimum of three days per week in the office. The primary location is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. New York, New York, and Washington, DC are also available.