Senior Tax Controversy Attorney

Frost Law Firm Business Law Attorneys MD, DC, VA & FL; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Frost Law Firm, a premier tax controversy practice, is seeking a driven Senior Tax Associate with 3+ years of experience to join our growing Maryland team. You will work under seasoned attorneys on complex matters representing individuals, businesses, and nonprofits in disputes with federal, state, and local tax authorities.

This role offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and growth potential in a high-impact area of tax law, including audits, appeals, litigation, and tax resolutions such as

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Maryland preferred).
• 3+ years of legal experience in tax controversy, tax law, or litigation.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in federal and state tax audits, appeals, and litigation.
• Draft memoranda, IRS correspondence, and Tax Court petitions.
• Research Internal Revenue Code, Treasury Regulations, case law, and IRS guidance.
• Assist with Offers in Compromise, Installment Agreements, penalties abatement, and other resolutions.
• Coordinate collection due process hearings, trust fund penalties, and innocent spouse claims.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

LL.M. in Taxation

CPA license

Job description

Our Tax Controversy Practice represents individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations in disputes with federal, state, and local tax authorities. We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Senior Tax Associate with 3+ years of experience to join our growing team.

Position Overview

As a Tax Associate, you will work closely with experienced attorneys on complex tax controversy matters. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a high-impact legal area with mentorship and growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in representing clients in federal and state tax audits, appeals, and litigation.
• Draft legal memoranda, IRS correspondence, and Tax Court petitions.
• Conduct legal research on the Internal Revenue Code, Treasury Regulations, case law, and IRS guidance.
• Support the preparation and negotiation of Offers in Compromise, Installment Agreements, penalty abatement requests, and other tax resolutions.
• Assist with collection due process hearings, trust fund recovery penalties, and innocent spouse claims.
• Interact with clients and government agencies in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintain and organize case files, documentation, and legal records.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law and in good standing with at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Maryland preferred).
• 3+ years of legal experience, preferably in tax controversy, tax law, or litigation.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities.
• LL.M. in Taxation or CPA license is a plus, but not required.