Tax Controversy Associate

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join a growing tax controversy practice within a large litigation team. This mid-level associate role supports civil and criminal tax matters and works closely with an experienced tax litigation partner.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• 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 or abatement strategies.
• Collaborate with litigation attorneys 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, including 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 law firm tax controversy associate, tax court clerk, or attorney in a government tax practice.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, with experience handling civil and/or criminal tax matters.
• Admission to the bar in the state where you will work: New York, Pennsylvania, or Washington, DC. Candidates completing the applicable admission process may be considered.
• 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 range: $230,000 to $250,000 annually. Eligible for performance-based bonuses. Visa sponsorship is not available.

LOCATION

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