Tax Litigation Paralegal

Babich & Assoc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Babich & Assoc. seeks a detail-oriented Tax Litigation Paralegal in Dallas, onsite. The role supports attorneys through all phases of tax controversies and litigation, requiring 3–5 years of experience and deep knowledge of federal, state, and local tax procedures.

Onsite only, you will handle case files, drafting, and discovery. Responsibilities include managing calendars, drafting petitions and briefs, and liaising with IRS and tax authorities.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Prior focus on tax controversy or commercial litigation.
• Proficiency with U.S. Tax Court rules and procedures.
• Advanced skills in Westlaw, LexisNexis, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain organized physical and electronic case files.
• Manage litigation calendars, tracking all deadlines.
• Coordinate trial logistics, exhibits, and notebooks.
• Attend hearings and trials to assist attorneys.
• Draft petitions, motions, and briefs.
• Prepare routine correspondence with tax authorities.
• Review IRS administrative records for key details.
• Edit and proofread complex legal documents.
• Manage the discovery process from start to finish.
• Draft interrogatories and requests for production.
• Organize, index, and analyze financial records.
• Utilize e-discovery platforms for document reviews.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw or LexisNexis.
• Retrieve tax guidance, regulations, and case law.
• File documents via electronic courts (e.g., U.S. Tax Court).

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Tax controversy experience

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Ability to analyze complex financial数据

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Excel

E-discovery platforms

Trial software

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Role: Tax Litigation Paralegal

Location: Dallas, TX (Onsite)

Pay – $90000 - $120000

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Tax Litigation Paralegal with 3 to 5 years of experience. This role supports attorneys through all phases of tax controversies and litigation. The ideal candidate manages case files, drafts legal documents, and conducts tax research. This position requires deep knowledge of federal, state, and local tax dispute procedures. This is an onsite role.

Core Responsibilities

Case Management & Trial Preparation

• Maintain organized physical and electronic case files.
• Manage litigation calendars, tracking all deadlines.
• Coordinate trial logistics, exhibits, and notebooks.
• Attend hearings and trials to assist attorneys.

Document Drafting & Review

• Draft initial petitions, motions, and briefs.
• Prepare routine correspondence with tax authorities.
• Review IRS administrative records for key details.
• Edit and proofread complex legal documents.

Discovery & Information Management

• Manage the discovery process from start to finish.
• Draft interrogatories and requests for production.
• Organize, index, and analyze voluminous financial records.
• Utilize e-discovery platforms for document reviews.

Research & Authority Liaison

• Conduct legal research using Westlaw or LexisNexis.
• Retrieve tax guidance, regulations, and case law.
• Communicate with the IRS and state agencies.
• File documents via electronic courts (e.g., U.S. Tax Court).

Required Qualifications

Experience & Education

• 3 to 5 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Prior focus on tax controversy or commercial litigation.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency with U.S. Tax Court rules and procedures.
• Advanced skills in Westlaw, LexisNexis, and Excel.
• Experience with e-discovery and trial software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data.