Tax Controversy Associate: High-Stakes Litigation & Defense

Garrett & Fields; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k contribution

Signing bonus

Job summary

Garrett & Fields seeks a mid-level Tax Controversy Associate to work closely with a senior partner to build out their tax controversy practice, handling high-stakes civil and criminal tax litigation, white-collar defense, and complex corporate disputes.

You will support audits, appeals, and summons enforcement; litigate in Tax Court and federal courts; and advise clients on reporting and penalties, collaborating across the firm\'s 400+ member Litigation department.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on tax controversy experience.
• JD degree required.
• LLM in Taxation required (or in-progress with completion by Fall 2028).
• Must be barred in NY, PA, or DC.
• Experience from the IRS Office of Chief Counsel, DOJ Tax Division, a Tax Court clerkship, or a law firm tax controversy practice is highly preferred.
• Exposure to both civil and criminal tax litigation matters is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support a senior partner in civil and criminal tax litigation, white-collar criminal defense, and complex corporate commercial disputes.
• Handle IRS administrative proceedings, including audits, appeals, and summons enforcement matters.
• Litigate tax controversy cases in Tax Court, federal district court, and the Court of Federal Claims.
• Conduct legal research and draft briefs, memoranda, and other written work product.
• Advise clients on tax procedures, reporting and disclosure requirements, and penalty avoidance/abatement strategies.
• Collaborate with attorneys across the firm's 400+ member Litigation department on matters involving tax dimensions.

Skills

Tax controversy experience

Barred in NY/PA/DC

Education

JD degree

LLM in Taxation

Job description

Garrett & Fields seeks a mid-level Tax Controversy Associate to work closely with a senior partner to build out their tax controversy practice, handling high-stakes civil and criminal tax litigation, white-collar defense, and complex corporate disputes.

You will support audits, appeals, and summons enforcement; litigate in Tax Court and federal courts; and advise clients on reporting and penalties, collaborating across the firm\'s 400+ member Litigation department.