Tax Disputes & Litigation Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Strong training and mentorship

Job summary

A specialist tax-focused firm in Washington, D.C. is seeking a junior associate to join its Tax Disputes & Litigation practice. This role offers the opportunity for early responsibility and direct client interaction while focusing on IRS examinations and federal tax litigation. Candidates should have 1-3 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a genuine interest in tax disputes. The firm provides competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including health and parental leave.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in tax disputes or litigation.
• Strong writing, communication, and analytical skills are essential.
• Detail-oriented and organized under deadlines.
• LLM in Tax is beneficial but not required.
• Experience with IRS/DOJ Tax Division is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda and briefs.
• Manage factual investigations and document reviews.
• Support matters in IRS Examination Division and federal litigation.
• Participate in eDiscovery and deposition preparation.
• Collaborate with senior associates across tax disciplines.

Skills

Legal research

Client communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

1–3 years of tax controversy or litigation experience

LLM in Tax

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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)

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

Interested?

Contact Max at [e-mail] to express interest or learn more.