Tax Controversy Associate

About the Role

Join the litigation practice of an established law firm as a mid-level tax controversy associate. You will work closely with an experienced tax litigation partner and collaborate with litigators on matters involving civil and criminal tax disputes.

What You'll Do

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

• Litigate tax controversy matters 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 or abatement strategies.

• Collaborate with litigation colleagues on matters involving tax issues, including white-collar defense and professional malpractice disputes.

What We're Looking For

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

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

• Relevant experience as a tax controversy associate, tax court clerk, government tax attorney, or in a comparable tax-focused role.

• Strong legal research and writing skills, with proficiency in Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and Microsoft Office.

• Active bar admission, or completion of the admission process, in the state where you will work: New York, Pennsylvania, or Washington, DC.

Compensation & Benefits

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

Location

Hybrid role based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with additional office options in New York, New York, and Washington, DC. The role requires at least three days per week in the office.