Tax Attorney

Wilson Tax Law Group, APLC; Yorba Linda (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Sign-on bonus may be available for a)

Job summary

Wilson Tax Law Group, APLC in Yorba Linda, CA, seeks a full-time Tax Attorney to advise clients on federal and state tax issues, develop strategies for civil audits, administrative appeals, and collection matters, and prepare legal opinions and memoranda.

Daily work includes drafting and reviewing pleadings, researching complex tax questions, and representing clients before the IRS and state tax agencies, as well as in trial and appellate courts.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active CA bar.
• Strong foundation in federal and state tax statutes and case law.
• Experience with tax controversy, audits, appeals, collections, or related matters preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on federal and state tax issues.
• Develop strategies for civil audits, administrative appeals, and collection matters.
• Draft and review legal documents, pleadings, and memoranda.
• Represent clients before the IRS, state tax agencies, and in trial and appellate courts.

Skills

Tax Law

Tax Planning

Estate Planning

JD (Licensed CA)

Legal Research

Client Counseling

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar Admission

Job description

Company Description

Wilson Tax Law Group, APLC is an Orange County law firm focused exclusively on civil and criminal tax matters involving federal and state tax authorities. The firm represents taxpayers in civil audits, administrative appeals, all phases of collection, and judicial proceedings in trial and appellate courts. Practice areas include international tax compliance, offshore banking matters, and FBAR-related issues. The firm is led by tax attorney Joseph Wilson, who brings experience as a federal prosecutor of tax crimes, IRS attorney, and Franchise Tax Board attorney. Applicants join a team that handles complex, high-stakes tax controversies and advisory work.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Tax Attorney role based in Yorba Linda, CA. The Tax Attorney will advise clients on federal and state tax issues, develop strategies for civil audits, administrative appeals, and collection matters, and prepare legal opinions and memoranda. Daily responsibilities include drafting and reviewing legal documents and pleadings, researching complex tax and procedural issues, and representing clients before the IRS, state tax agencies, and in trial and appellate courts. The role also involves counseling clients on international tax compliance, offshore accounts, and FBAR obligations, as well as coordinating with firm leadership on case strategy and client communication. The attorney will maintain detailed case files, manage deadlines, and contribute to firm knowledge and best practices.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Tax Law and general Law, with the ability to interpret and apply federal and state tax statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Proficiency in Tax Planning and Tax advisory work, including analyzing tax consequences and developing practical client strategies.
• Knowledge of Estate Planning concepts and their interaction with tax rules, particularly for high-net-worth individuals and closely held businesses.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in California, or eligibility and intent to obtain California admission.
• Experience with tax controversy, audits, appeals, collections, or criminal tax matters is strongly preferred.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills, with attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Effective client communication skills, professional judgment, and ability to work collaboratively in a small firm environment.
• Familiarity with IRS practice and procedure, state tax agencies, and international tax compliance (including FBARs) is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Opportunity to develop substantial experience in federal and California tax controversy and litigation
• Collaborative professional environment
• Potential opportunity for a hybrid work schedule following successful completion of the firm's probationary period, based on performance and business needs
• Sign-on bonus may be available for qualified candidates

This position is initially in-office in Orange County, California. Candidates who successfully complete the probationary period may be considered for a hybrid work arrangement at the firm's discretion.

Wilson Tax Law Group is an equal opportunity employer.