Tax Controversy Counsel

Polsinelli PC; English Village (AL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Polsinelli PC is seeking a skilled tax controversy attorney to represent clients in federal and state matters, handling audits, administrative appeals, collections, and settlements. The role requires independent management of a broad range of issues while collaborating with clients, taxing authorities, and legal teams. Ideal candidates have a J.D.

and active bar admission; LL.M. in Taxation is preferred. Strong writing and research skills are essential, with experience before the U.S.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active bar admission in the intended practice jurisdiction is required.
• LL.M. in Taxation is preferred.
• Strong writing, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with IRS and state audits, administrative appeals, and other tax matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in federal and state tax controversy matters.
• Handle IRS/state audits, administrative appeals, collections, and related issues.
• Draft protests, responses to Information Document Requests, pleadings and motions.
• Collaborate with clients, taxing authorities, and legal teams to resolve matters.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Client communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

J.D.

LL.M. in Taxation

Job description

Overview

• Polsinelli has a strong preference for candidates based in New York, among other listed offices.
• Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials, experience in a law firm, government, accounting, or similar environment, and superior writing, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• The role focuses on representing clients in federal and state tax controversy matters, requiring the ability to independently manage a broad range of issues while collaborating effectively with clients, taxing authorities, and legal teams.
• Required experience includes handling IRS and state audits and examinations, administrative appeals, collections matters, penalty abatements, installment agreements, offers in compromise, voluntary disclosures, and other tax compliance issues.
• Experience representing clients before the U.S. Tax Court and in other tax litigation, including U.S. District Court proceedings, is preferred.
• Strong legal research and writing skills are essential, including experience drafting protests, responses to Information Document Requests, pleadings, motions, and settlement submissions.
• Polsinelli is interested in candidates who demonstrate ambition, drive, and team-orientation to help grow and support its national practice.
• The ability to navigate complex subject matter quickly and effectively is required.
• A J.D. and active bar admission in the intended practice jurisdiction are required; an LL.M. in Taxation is preferred.