Litigation Associate

Cornerstone Practice Management LLC; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Benefits package

Job summary

Frost Law in Annapolis, Maryland seeks a Litigation Associate with 2–8 years of experience to join our tax controversy and broader litigation team. The ideal candidate will manage cases from intake through resolution, including tax disputes, ERC matters, and PEO issues, with strong advocacy skills.

Join a collaborative, client-focused environment offering courtroom exposure, professional growth, and opportunities to handle federal and state matters across civil and commercial litigation.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 2–8 years of litigation experience, tax controversy a plus.
• US Tax Court admission is preferred or a willingness to be admitted.
• LL.M. in Taxation is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of tax controversy and litigation matters including ERC disputes, PEO and employment tax issues.
• Represent clients in IRS/state audits, appeals, and refund claims.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and briefs; take depositsions.
• Handle proceedings before tax courts and state/federal tribunals; negotiate resolutions.

Skills

Tax litigation experience

Case management

Legal research & writing

Oral advocacy

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

LL.M. in Taxation

Job description

Frost Law is a growing, full-service law firm based in Annapolis, MarylandWe provide sophisticated legal counsel in areas including tax, business, estates, bankruptcy, litigation, and more. Our litigation team handles a diverse caseload ranging from federal and state tax disputes to complex commercial matters. We are seeking a motivatedLitigation Associate with 2–8 years of experience to join our dynamic team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in tax controversy and litigation practice, with experience managing cases from inception through resolution. While a significant portion of the caseload will involve tax litigation — including Employee Retention Credit (ERC) disputes and Professional Employer Organization (PEO) matters — the associate will also have the opportunity to work on a wide range of civil and commercial litigation cases. This position offers excellent opportunities for professional growth, client interaction, and courtroom exposure in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of tax controversy and litigation matters, including ERC refund and disallowance disputes, PEO and employment tax matters, IRS and state examinations, collection matters, and related commercial litigation.
• Handle cases from intake through administrative resolution, settlement, trial, or appeal, including proceedings before the U.S. Tax Court, federal district courts, and state tax tribunals.
• Represent clients in IRS and state taxing authority audits, appeals, and refund claims.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, protests, discovery requests/responses, motions, and briefs.
• Take and defend depositions, including parties, experts, and key fact witnesses.
• Negotiate resolutions with the IRS, state taxing authorities, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trial proceedings.
• Provide strategic recommendations and clear legal analysis to clients.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and support staff to deliver exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• 2–8 years of litigation experience (tax controversy/ERC experience are a plus).
• U.S. Tax Court admission, or eligibility and willingness to be admitted, a plus.
• An LL.M. in Taxation or equivalent tax background a plus, but not required.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously with attention to detail.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
• Commitment to professionalism, client service, and advocacy.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO).
• Opportunities for trial experience and professional development.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment with experienced mentors.