Tax Controversy Associate Attorney (IRS & State)

J. David Tax Law; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structures

Job summary

J. David Tax Law is seeking an Associate Attorney who will act as the primary contact for the IRS, state revenue departments, and other taxing authorities in client representations.

The role involves day-to-day case management of inventoried accounts, coordinating with Legal Assistants, and drafting submissions to authorities. Start date expected for October 26, 2026 in Baltimore, MD.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed member in good standing of the Maryland bar.
• High level of financial literacy.
• Persistence and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated and self-directed in tasks and performance.
• Client and customer service focused.
• Ability to work independently and with teams across departments.
• Organizational skills with strong prioritization and multitasking.
• Basic computer literacy and navigational ability (HubSpot, Microsoft Suite, Adobe Acrobat).
• Ability to perform under stress while remaining composed.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with IRS, state revenue departments, and other taxing authorities.
• Review and update case information and billable time for 80–150 inventoried cases.
• Prioritize daily tasks to increase efficiency while responding to clients.
• Collect and organize documentation for attorney review to advance case progression.
• Coordinate with Legal Assistants to keep clients updated in a timely manner.
• Ensure proper and accurate client documentation is requested for case management.
• Meet deadlines imposed by federal and state entities.
• Educate clients on tax law and present resolution options via detailed financial analysis.
• Draft and submit filings to taxing authorities as needed.
• Adapt to changing work structure and environment.
• Maintain and respond to emails, voicemails, and calls promptly.
• Motivate and inspire team members.

Skills

Client service

Financial analysis

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

HubSpot

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

J. David Tax Law is seeking an Associate Attorney who will act as the primary contact for the IRS, state revenue departments, and other taxing authorities in client representations.

The role involves day-to-day case management of inventoried accounts, coordinating with Legal Assistants, and drafting submissions to authorities. Start date expected for October 26, 2026 in Baltimore, MD.