Tax Controversy Associate

Greenspoon Marder; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heavily subsidized health insurance

Firm pays 100% of employee premium for

Dental & Vision coverage

HSA contributions

Flexible Spending Accounts

Dependent Care Accounts

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

11 paid holidays

Generous PTO

401(k) with discretionary matching

Job summary

Greenspoon Marder’s Tax Controversy group in Downtown Denver seeks an associate with 1–3 years of experience or an LLM in tax to handle state and federal audits, litigation and collection matters. Experience with accounting, Bank Secrecy Act, payroll tax, and other audits is desirable.

Colorado Bar is required. Associate life is entrepreneurial and collaborative, with mentors, flexible paths to partnership, and competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in tax controversy or an LLM in tax.
• Interest in state and federal tax audits, litigation and collection matters.
• Colorado Bar is required for practice.

Skills

Tax controversy experience

Strong writing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Colorado Bar admission

Job description

Greenspoon Marder’s Tax Controversy group is seeking an associate to join our Downtown Denver office. Ideal candidates will have 1 to 3 years of experience or an LLM in tax and a strong interest in state and federal tax audits, litigation and collection matters. Experience with accounting, Bank Secrecy Act, payroll tax, and other types of federal and state audits is also desirable. Attention to detail, organization, and effective writing are important for this position. Colorado Bar required.

Associate Life:

Associate life at Greenspoon Marder is entrepreneurial, collaborative, and rewarding. Associates have access to interesting work, partners who actually mentor, and flexible paths to partnership. Billable hour goals and performance metrics are individualized based on your practice group, professional goals, experience, and more. Greenspoon Marder is not a one-size-fits-all Firm. When surveyed, associates have said:

“The Firm fosters a culture where people can work well and play well together.”

“The partners I report to are great – they care about me not just in a work setting, which makes for a better overall experience.”

“I am given opportunities other associates at my level at other Firms are not given.”

Most Firm benefits are effective on your first day:

• Heavily subsidized health insurance premiums
• Our health plan includes Firm paid HSA contributions ranging from $600 and $1,200 annually
• Firm pays 100% of employee only premium for dental and vision insurance and provides inexpensive options for dependents.
  
• Tax advantaged account options like Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts
• Life Insurance, paid by the Firm
• Long-Term Disability Insurance, paid by the Firm
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 11 paid holidays (in 2026)
• Generous PTO for full-time employees
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) options from day one. Eligible for discretionary Firm matching contribution.

The expected salary range for this position is between $100,000 to $145,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

All inquiries will be kept confidential.

Greenspoon Marder is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.