Associate Tax Attorney- Macon or Atlanta, GA

Mauldin & Jenkins; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy work-life balance

Competitive salary

Job summary

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC in Atlanta, GA seeks an Associate Tax Attorney for its Tax Controversy Resolution Department. You will handle IRS notices, examinations, and appeals, and work with a team to support clients at the federal and state levels.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, the ability to manage deadlines, and proficiency with Bloomberg and MS Office. Active Bar license preferred; 0–3 years of tax controversy experience is acceptable.

Qualifications

• Must have an active Bar license; CPA or Masters in Taxation preferred but not required.
• 0–3 years tax controversy experience in a law or accounting firm preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with IRS and state revenue agencies.
• Handle IRS Notices, case evaluation, risk assessment, and counseling.
• Prepare correspondence and legal documents for IRS and state agencies.
• Track time spent on each case and manage workflow in the case management system.
• Conduct legal research using Bloomberg and other platforms.

Skills

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Team player

Time management

Education

Active Bar license

Master's in Taxation Law (preferred)

Tools

Adobe

MS Office

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 03 Atlanta - Atlanta, GA 30339, Description:

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is seeking an Associate Tax Attorney for their Tax Controversy Resolution Department. We are a Top 100 CPA Firm and have been one continuous entity since 1918.

The Associate Tax Attorney will deal in tax controversy and resolution matters. The cases an Associate Tax Attorney could work include matters related to notices received by clients, tax examinations, and appeals of tax matters to the IRS. Specifically, the Associate Attorney works with other Tax Controversy Resolution members in handling IRS Notices, making phone calls to the IRS regarding these notices, preparing written correspondence to the IRS such as Reasonable Cause penalty removal letters, and Information Document Request responses to IRS Audit Letters. The Associate Attorney receives support from the tax controversy team in connection with the Firm’s tax controversy practice on both the federal and state levels.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate and work well with other Tax Controversy Resolution team members
• Work diligently under the supervision of partners and directors
• Interact attentively with representatives from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and State revenue agencies
• Handle IRS Notices, case evaluation, risk assessment, and counseling on various complicated tax problems
• Accurately track time spent on each case
• Manage workflow, complete tasks daily, ensure deadlines are satisfied, and ensure work is performed accurately, thoroughly, and documented in the firm’s case management system
• Prepare correspondence and legal documents distributed to the IRS and state revenue agencies
• Utilize Bloomberg and other applicable platforms to conduct legal research

Qualifications:

• Preferred 0-3 years of tax controversy experience in a law firm or accounting firm but not required
• Must provide a cover letter demonstrating your legitimate interest in tax law
• Have an active Bar license; accounting degree, CPA license, or Masters in Taxation Law preferred but not required
• Proficiency in Adobe and MS Office with expertise in Word and Excel
• Competency in solving unique problems and working as part of a team
• Detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Superior organization skills and dedication to completing projects on time
• Ability to work effectively, efficiently, and collaboratively with other team members in a professional manner
• Striving for personal improvement and a willingness to accept constructive criticism
• Adhere to the firm’s Core Values
• Location: Macon, GA or Atlanta, GA

Benefits:

• At M&J, we don’t ask you to give up your personal life for your career; we encourage a healthy work/life balance by providing you with the tools, compensation, and benefits to achieve a high quality of life
• Salary: Competitive