Tax Controversy Associate

Fox Rothschild; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Rothschild has an opening in multiple offices for a tax controversy associate in our Taxation & Wealth Planning Department. The ideal candidate must have three to five years of relevant experience and hold a JD and an LLM in Taxation; must be licensed to practice in the state where the office resides.

Candidates should have tax controversy experience including audits and appeals, experience in tax litigation, and the ability to manage multiple matters concurrently and work independently.

Qualifications

• JD and LLM in Taxation required; licensed to practice in the state where the office resides.
• Three to five years of relevant tax controversy experience.
• Tax court clerkship, IRS counsel, or DOJ tax division/tax branch experience preferred.
• Strong research and writing skills with an excellent academic record.

Responsibilities

• Handle tax controversy matters including audits and appeals.
• Engage in tax litigation.
• Communicate effectively with clients and attorneys.
• Manage multiple matters concurrently and work independently.
• Provide high-quality client services.

Skills

Tax controversy

Audits & appeals

Legal research

Legal writing

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD) & LLM in Taxation

Job description

Overview

• Candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate (JD) and an LLM in Taxation.
• Requires prior experience including a tax court clerkship, or IRS counsel experience, or DOJ tax division/tax branch experience.
• Must have tax controversy experience, specifically with audits and appeals, along with experience in tax litigation.
• Ability to manage multiple matters concurrently and work independently is required.

Posting details

Practice Area: Taxation & Wealth Planning

New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Washington, DC

Description

Fox Rothschild has an opening in multiple offices for a tax controversy associate in our Taxation & Wealth Planning Department. The ideal candidate must have three to five years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

: Juris Doctorate (JD) and LLM in Taxation required. Must be licensed to practice law in the state where the office resides.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Tax court clerkship or IRS counsel experience, or DOJ tax division/tax branch experience required.

Strong research, writing skills, and academic record.

Tax controversy experience (audits, appeals) required.

Experience in tax litigation.

Experience managing multiple matters at the same time.

Ability to communicate effectively with attorneys and clients.

Ability to work independently.

Excellent client services skills.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to computers, telephones, printers, and copiers.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary ranges for this position apply to New York and Washington, D.C.. The salary range reflects a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a position. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this position is $230,000 – $250,000 in New York and Washington, D.C..

For information on Fox Rothschild's compensation and benefits visit:

Compensation & Benefits (foxrothschild.com).

DISCLAIMER

Fox Rothschild is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contractor employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.

Fox Rothschild LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, breastfeeding, lactation, disability, or veteran status, among other factors, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictions. Applicants who need any assistance applying for a position are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department,

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