Tax Controversy Associate

True Talent Solutions Partners; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

True Talent Solutions Partners seeks a mid-level tax controversy associate to join its national litigation practice in Philadelphia. You will work with an experienced tax litigator on civil and criminal tax matters, drafting briefs and advising clients on procedures and penalties.

Requirements include 3–5 years of tax controversy experience, a JD and an LLM in Taxation (or current enrollment by Fall 2028), and active PA/NY/DC bar admissions. Hybrid work with three in-office days per week.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of tax controversy experience in a law firm, clerk, or government tax practice.
• JD and an LLM in Taxation, or current enrollment with expected completion by Fall 2028.
• Active bar admission in PA, NY, or DC (candidates in the admission process may be considered).
• Strong legal research and writing skills beyond transactional tax work.
• Experience with Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support civil and criminal tax litigation and related white-collar defense matters.
• Handle IRS administrative proceedings, including audits, appeals, and summons enforcement.
• Litigate matters in Tax Court, federal district court, and the Court of Federal Claims.
• Research and draft briefs, memoranda, and other written work product.
• Advise clients on tax procedures, reporting and disclosure obligations, and penalty strategies.
• Collaborate with litigation colleagues on tax issues, including malpractice disputes.

Skills

Tax controversy

Legal research

Writing

Westlaw

LexisNexis

PACER

MS Office

Education

JD

LLM in Taxation

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

PACER

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Join the litigation practice of a national full-service law firm as a mid-level tax controversy associate. You will work with an experienced tax litigator and collaborate with attorneys on civil and criminal tax matters, helping grow the practice.

What You’ll Do

• Support civil and criminal tax litigation and related white-collar defense matters.
• Handle IRS administrative proceedings, including audits, appeals, and summons enforcement.
• Litigate matters in Tax Court, federal district court, and the Court of Federal Claims.
• Research and draft briefs, memoranda, and other written work product.
• Advise clients on tax procedures, reporting and disclosure obligations, and penalty strategies.
• Collaborate with litigation colleagues on matters involving tax issues, including malpractice disputes.

What We’re Looking For

• Three to five years of tax controversy experience as a law firm associate, judicial clerk, or attorney in a government tax practice.
• A JD and an LLM in Taxation, or current enrollment with expected completion by Fall 2028.
• Active bar admission in the state where you will work: Pennsylvania, New York, or Washington, DC. Candidates completing the admission process may also be considered.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, with experience beyond purely transactional tax work.
• Experience with Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and Microsoft Office.
• Exposure to both civil and criminal tax matters is helpful.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary is $230,000 to $250,000 annually, with eligibility for performance-based bonuses. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Hybrid, with a primary location in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Other office options include New York, New York, and Washington, DC. The role requires at least three days per week in the office.