Tax Controversy Associate

About the Role

A mid-level associate will support a tax controversy practice within a large litigation department. The role involves civil and criminal tax matters and offers the opportunity to help grow the practice alongside an experienced senior attorney.

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 and abatement strategies.

• Collaborate with litigation attorneys 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, including litigation or controversy work beyond transactional tax matters.

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

• Relevant experience as a law firm tax controversy associate, tax court clerk, or attorney in a government role focused on tax.

• Active bar admission, or an admission process nearing completion, in the state where you will work: New York, Pennsylvania, or the District of Columbia.

• Strong legal research and writing skills.

• Familiarity with Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and Microsoft Office.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary is $230,000 to $250,000 annually. Bonus eligibility begins at 1,900 billable hours, with additional bonuses for hours above that threshold and a percentage of qualifying fees. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Location

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