Mid-Level Tax Controversy Associate

About the Role

Join the litigation department of a large law firm as a mid-level associate focused on tax controversy. You will work closely with an experienced tax litigator and collaborate with attorneys across the firm on civil and criminal tax matters.

What You'll Do

• Support tax controversy and litigation matters involving civil and criminal tax issues.

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

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

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

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

• Collaborate with litigation colleagues on matters involving tax, white-collar defense, and accounting or legal malpractice.

What We're Looking For

• Three to five years of tax controversy experience, including litigation or controversy work beyond transactional tax.

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

• Experience as a tax controversy law firm associate, tax court clerk, or in a federal government role focused on tax.

• Active bar admission in the state of practice: New York, Pennsylvania, or Washington, DC. Candidates completing the admission process must be able to meet the firm's admission requirement before starting.

• Strong legal research and writing skills, with experience using Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and Microsoft Office.

• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary is $230,000 to $250,000 annually. Bonus eligibility begins at 1,900 billable hours, with incremental bonuses above that threshold and additional compensation tied to fees billed and collected. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Hybrid work arrangement with at least three days per week in the office. Primary location is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with additional office options in New York, New York, and Washington, DC.