Associate Tax Attorney

Orion Placement; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Paid professional development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Orion Placement in San Diego is seeking a licensed tax attorney with 2+ years of tax law experience to join a boutique practice serving business owners and high-net-worth individuals.

You will work on federal and California tax matters, tax audits, controversy, planning, and litigation support while gaining mentorship and meaningful client interaction. Hybrid schedule with relocation support for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 2+ years of tax law experience in a law firm or similar setting.
• Experience handling federal/state tax controversy matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients before IRS and California taxing authorities.
• Handle federal/state tax audits, examinations, appeals, and proceedings.
• Advise on tax planning, transactional matters, and business structuring.
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, and client communications.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys while gradually managing own matters.

Skills

Tax law

Legal research

Legal writing

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

• Join a highly respected boutique tax law practice representing business owners, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Gain hands-on experience with sophisticated federal and California tax matters from your first day.
• Work directly with experienced attorneys who are committed to mentoring and developing future leaders.
• Enjoy meaningful client interaction instead of being limited to research and back-office work.
• Build expertise across controversy, planning, transactional, and litigation matters.
• Flexible hybrid schedule with relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
• Performance bonuses, paid professional development, and long-term career growth opportunities.

Location: Hybrid opportunity based in San Diego, California, offering the flexibility to work both in-office and remotely while collaborating with a high-performing legal team.

Note: Applicants should have 2+ years of tax law experience. California Bar admission is preferred, but attorneys licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction who are eligible for reciprocity will also be considered.

About Us

We believe outstanding legal work starts with investing in great people. Our team partners with business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals to solve complex tax challenges while building long-term trusted relationships. We foster a collaborative environment where attorneys receive meaningful responsibility, continuous mentorship, and opportunities to grow their careers. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent clients before the IRS and California taxing authorities.
• Handle federal and state tax audits, examinations, appeals, and administrative proceedings.
• Assist with tax controversy matters including collections, Offers in Compromise, installment agreements, and Collection Due Process hearings.
• Support tax litigation matters, including U.S. Tax Court proceedings.
• Advise clients on tax planning, business structuring, entity formation, and transactional matters.
• Research complex federal and state tax issues and prepare legal memoranda.
• Draft correspondence, legal pleadings, settlement proposals, and client communications.
• Collaborate closely with senior attorneys while gradually managing your own matters.
• Develop trusted relationships with sophisticated business and individual clients.
• Participate in continuing legal education and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 2+ years of tax law experience in a law firm or similar legal environment.
• Experience handling federal and/or state tax controversy matters.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and client communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Experience representing clients before the IRS or state taxing authorities is preferred.
• California Bar admission is preferred but not required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You’ll become part of a collaborative team that values mentorship, professional development, and long-term success. We trust our attorneys with meaningful client interaction, encourage continuous learning, and provide the resources needed to build an exceptional career. You’ll work on sophisticated matters, enjoy flexibility in how you work, and have a clear path for advancement while making a real impact for clients.