Tax Attorney

The Law Office of Elizabeth Gonsalves; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Probationary benefits

Job summary

The Law Office of Elizabeth Gonsalves, a West L.A.-based boutique firm known for excellence in tax controversy, seeks a mid-level Tax Attorney to join our disciplined team. This full-time, in-person role offers a compensation range of $110,000 to $200,000 annually and the opportunity to work with a nationally respected leader in federal and state tax matters.

You will manage sophisticated disputes before tax authorities, draft memoranda and petitions, and collaborate on case strategy, with a

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in tax law (tax planning, controversy, or tax litigation).
• Licensed to practice law in California (CA bar preferred).
• Enrolled Agent status is a bonus.
• Proficient with Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Smokeball/IRS Logics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing sophisticated tax disputes before the IRS and state tax agencies.
• Draft memoranda, petitions, and client correspondence with clarity and authority.
• Analyze financial records to determine client eligibility for tax relief programs.
• Prepare and file offers in compromise, installment agreements, and other resolutions.
• Communicate with clients and tax authorities with professionalism and poise.
• Contribute to case strategy, prepare submission packages, and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Tax law experience

Attention to detail

Independent work

Written communication

Tools

Smokeball/IRS Logics

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Join a Boutique Firm with a Reputation for Excellence in Tax Controversy

Position: Tax Attorney (Mid-Level)

Compensation: $110,000-200,000 annually, depending upon experience and qualifications

Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday | In-Person

At our West L.A.-based firm, we don’t just practice tax law—we resolve complex, high-stakes problems for clients who trust us with their most sensitive financial matters. Led by a nationally respected attorney known for exceptional ethics, strategic finesse, and deep fluency in federal and state tax systems, our firm is growing—and we’re looking for a talented Associate Attorney ready to grow with us.

This is not a mill. This is not a machine. This is an environment of trust, professionalism, and precision. We serve as a "family office" for clients facing difficult tax controversies, ensuring they are guided with care, advocacy, and discretion. If you are ready to take the next step in your legal career and work shoulder-to-shoulder with a recognized leader in tax law, we’d like to meet you.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist in managing sophisticated tax disputes before the IRS and state tax agencies.
• Draft compelling memoranda, petitions, and client correspondence with clarity and authority.
• Analyze financial records to determine client eligibility for tax relief programs.
• Prepare and file offers in compromise, installment agreements, and other resolutions.
• Communicate with clients and tax authorities with professionalism and poise.
• Contribute to case strategy, prepare submission packages, and ensure deadlines are met.

What You Bring:

• 3-5 years of experience in tax law (i.e., tax planning, tax controversy, or tax litigation -- law firm, CPA firm, or agency).
• Licensed and in good standing with a U.S. state bar (California preferred).
• Bonus: Enrolled Agent status or coursework in accounting, finance, or economics.
• Comfort working in Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, and legal software platforms (Smokeball/IRS Logics a plus).
• Expertise in Excel would be nice.
• Sharp attention to detail and a hunger for precision - your writing and organization are your calling cards.
• The ability to manage your workload independently while contributing to a collaborative environment.
• A sense of urgency paired with integrity, discretion, and deep respect for client confidentiality.

Who You Are:

You love tax law - or you’re ready to fall in love with it. You’re not intimidated by complexity - you run toward it. You want to work with people who are brilliant and kind. You take pride in excellence and find joy in solving hard problems for good people. You’re ready to work, ready to learn, and ready to be part of a practice that does it right.

Our firm prioritizes professionalism and provides "family office" care to each of our clients. We focus on quality over quantity, avoiding a "mill" mentality. Our goal is to assist our clients in achieving and maintaining compliance and in reaching favorable results on their complex tax matters. Your role would be crucial in achieving this.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive compensation with clear pathways for growth.
• A role with visibility, impact, and mentorship under one of the best.
• A supportive, well-respected workplace built on ethics, intellect, and care.
• Real work, real clients, and the opportunity to build a meaningful legal career.

• Job Type: Full-time
• Schedule: 8+-hour shift, 40+ hours/week, Monday to Friday (salaried position)
• Pay: $110,000-$200,000 per year depending upon experience, education, and overall qualifications.
• Benefits: Paid time off. Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance. Other benefits such as participation in an employee benefit plan may be offered after completing a successful probationary period.
• License/Certification: Bar Admission / License to Practice Law (Required)
• Work Location: In Person. Ability to commute to West L.A. (Required)