Mid-Level Tax Controversy Associate

About the Role

Join the litigation practice of an established law firm and help grow its tax controversy work alongside an experienced senior attorney. You will handle civil and criminal tax matters and collaborate with litigators on complex disputes.

What You'll Do

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

• Handle tax agency audits, administrative appeals, and summons enforcement matters.

• Litigate tax disputes in tax courts, federal district courts, and other federal claims courts.

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

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

• Work with attorneys on matters involving tax issues, white-collar defense, and professional malpractice.

What We're Looking For

• Three to five years of tax controversy experience in a law firm, court clerkship, or government tax practice.

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

• Tax litigation or controversy experience in addition to transactional tax work; exposure to both civil and criminal matters is a plus.

• Strong legal research and writing skills, with experience using legal research platforms, court filing databases, and office productivity software.

• Admission to the bar in the state of practice: New York, Pennsylvania, or Washington, DC. Candidates must be admitted or completing the admission process before starting.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $230,000 to $250,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Hybrid, with at least three days per week in the office. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the preferred location; New York, New York and Washington, DC are also options.