Tax Disputes & Litigation Associate

SupportFinity™; Washington; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Mentorship program

Job summary

SupportFinity is seeking a Tax Disputes & Litigation Associate in Washington, DC. The role offers early responsibility and hands-on development in IRS examinations, appeals, and federal tax litigation.

The candidate should have 1–3 years in tax controversy, strong writing and analytical skills, and a keen eye for detail. LLM in Tax is beneficial but not required; DOJ/IRS exposure is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of tax controversy, tax litigation, or relevant government experience.
• Strong writing, communication, and analytical abilities.
• Detail-oriented, organised, and able to meet deadlines.
• LLM in Tax is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, client advice, and briefs.
• Manage factual investigations, document review, witness interviews, IRS requests.
• Support matters before IRS divisions and federal tax litigation.
• Participate in eDiscovery, deposition prep, and defence of depositions.
• Collaborate with senior associates and partners across tax disciplines.

Skills

Tax controversy

Legal research

Written communication

Analytical skills

Education

JD or equivalent

Bar admission (USA)

Tools

eDiscovery tools

Job description

Tax Disputes & Litigation Associate

Location: Washington, D.C.

A specialist tax-focused firm is seeking a junior associate to join its Tax Disputes & Litigation practice in Washington, D.C. The team represents clients across IRS examinations, appeals, and federal tax litigation, offering the opportunity for early responsibility, hands-on factual development, and direct client interaction. This is an exceptional platform for a junior tax litigator looking to deepen their experience in a highly regarded practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft internal memoranda, client advice, and persuasive briefs.
• Manage factual investigations, including document review, witness interviews, and responses to IRS information requests.
• Support matters before the IRS Examination Division, IRS Independent Office of Appeals, and in federal litigation.
• Participate in eDiscovery, deposition preparation, and defence of depositions.
• Work collaboratively with senior associates and partners across substantive tax disciplines.

Who You Are

• 1–3 years of tax controversy, tax litigation, or relevant government experience (IRS, Treasury, DOJ).
• Strong academic credentials with excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented, organised, and capable of working under time-sensitive deadlines.
• LLM in Tax is beneficial but not required.
• Experience working directly with the IRS or the DOJ Tax Division is advantageous.
• Genuine interest in tax disputes, factual development, and complex statutory interpretation.

Compensation

Salary Range: Competitive market rate (DOE)

• Comprehensive health, retirement, and parental leave benefits, along with strong training, mentorship, and early responsibility

About the company

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