Tax Controversy Associate

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join a litigation team at a national law firm and help grow its tax controversy practice. You will work alongside an experienced tax litigator on civil and criminal matters, as well as disputes with broader commercial and white-collar dimensions.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Support tax controversy and litigation matters involving civil and criminal issues.
• Handle IRS administrative proceedings, including audits, appeals, and summons enforcement.
• Litigate matters in Tax Court, federal district court, and the Court of Federal Claims.
• Research and draft briefs, memoranda, and other legal work product.
• Advise clients on tax procedures, reporting and disclosure requirements, and penalty mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with litigation attorneys 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 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.
• Active bar admission in the state where you will work, or completion of the applicable admission process.
• Experience in tax controversy or litigation in addition to transactional tax work; exposure to both civil and criminal matters is beneficial.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Familiarity with 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 an additional share of qualifying fees collected. Visa sponsorship is not available.

LOCATION

Hybrid, with a primary location in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. New York City and Washington, D.C. are also available office locations, with at least three days per week in the office.