Tax Controversy Associate

Akerman LLP; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm seeks an Associate with 4 to 7 years of civil tax controversy experience, including working with the IRS and state agencies. Candidates should excel in legal research, client management, and working in fast-paced environments. Requires a Juris Doctor degree and Bar admission in the jurisdiction. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, preferably in select offices including West Palm Beach. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects are essential.

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years of experience at a law firm.
• Experience representing taxpayers before the IRS.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare legal documents regarding tax controversy.
• Manage client interactions and relationships effectively.
• Work in a hybrid environment across multiple offices.

Skills

Civil tax controversy experience

Communication skills

Time management

Legal research and analysis

Client relationship management

Education

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school

LL.M. in Taxation

Job description

Akerman LLP seeks an Associate with 4 to 7 years of civil tax controversy experience (preferably at a law firm). The ideal candidate will have experience representing taxpayers before, and interacting with, the Internal Revenue Service (e.g., Examination, Independent Office of Appeals, Collections, Office of Chief Counsel) and state revenue/tax agencies; conducting efficient legal research and analysis; reviewing and preparing draft legal documents related to tax controversy matters, including penalty abatement requests, protest letters, petitions, motions and other pleadings, and responses to audit information document requests and collection notices; managing multiple projects and deadlines while working under the supervision of attorneys across offices; interacting daily with clients and managing client relationships; and working directly and effectively with large transactional practices. Candidates should be able to break down complex topics and identify practical solutions, deliver timely and succinct work product, and work comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, excellent time management skills, and strong technical abilities are required. A LL.M. in Taxation and experience before the U.S. Tax Court, U.S. District Courts, and/or the Court of Federal Claims are pluses. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, and can be located in any Akerman office, with preference given to candidates who would work in our Atlanta, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, New York or West Palm Beach Office offices. Bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly in the jurisdiction of resident office location required. Must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school.

About the Firm

Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 25 offices throughout the United States. To learn more about our firm, please visit us at www.akerman.com.

Firm Recognitions

• Top 100 U.S. Law Firms (The American Lawyer)
• Among the Most Innovative Law Firms (Financial Times)
• Ranked among 100 Most Prestigious U.S. Law Firms (Vault)
• Listed in “Best Law Firms” with 143 Tier One rankings nationally and in key business centers throughout the U.S., including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Orlando, and Washington D.C., among others (Best Lawyers)
• Ranked among Top U.S. Law Firms for Client Service in the “BTI Client Service A-Team” report (BTI Consulting)

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