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 alongside an experienced tax litigator and help grow the practice across civil and criminal tax matters.

What You'll Do

• Support civil and criminal tax litigation, white-collar defense, and complex commercial disputes.

• Handle IRS audits, appeals, administrative proceedings, 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 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 accounting or legal malpractice cases.

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, or a wave-in process in progress, in the state where you will work: New York, Pennsylvania, or Washington, DC.

• Experience in tax controversy or litigation, in addition to any transactional tax work; exposure to both civil and criminal tax matters is beneficial.

• Strong legal research and writing skills, with familiarity using 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 incremental bonuses for additional hours and a percentage of fees billed and collected above a stated threshold. Visa sponsorship is not available; applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Location

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