Tax Controversy Associate
- Salary
- $230K–$250K
- Hiring from
- United States
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Posted
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About the Role
Join the litigation practice of a full-service law firm as a mid-level Tax Controversy Associate. You will work closely with an experienced tax litigator and collaborate across practice areas on civil and criminal tax matters.
What You'll Do
Support civil and criminal tax litigation, white-collar defense, and complex commercial 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 and draft briefs, memoranda, and other written work for tax controversy and litigation matters.
Advise clients on tax procedures, reporting and disclosure requirements, and penalty avoidance or abatement strategies.
Work with attorneys across the litigation practice on matters involving tax issues, including white-collar defense and accounting or legal malpractice.
What We're Looking For
Three to five years of tax controversy 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 a Tax LLM program with completion by Fall 2028.
Tax controversy or litigation experience in addition to transactional tax work; exposure to both civil and criminal matters is helpful.
Strong legal research and writing skills.
Active bar admission in the state where you will work, or active progress toward admission through the applicable waiver process. Eligible locations are New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC.
Familiarity with legal research and litigation tools such as 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. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Location
Hybrid work arrangement, with at least three days per week in the office. Primary location is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. New York, New York, and Washington, DC are also available.
