Associate Attorney - Tax Law

Wiggam Law•Atlanta, GA

2d•$90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Are You Our Next Tax Advocate? We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Tax Attorney who finds genuine fulfillment in solving complex client problems. If you are a self-reliant professional who excels under pressure, manages billable time with precision, and values a collaborative, high-accountability team culture, you will thrive here. The Role at a Glance: As an Associate Tax Attorney, you will own the client journey from initial strategy to final resolution. While you’ll have the full support of our senior legal team, you will be the primary point of contact for federal and state tax controversy matters. Your caseload will be diverse, ranging from IRS examinations and Tax Court litigation to specialized areas like syndicated conservation easements and Employee Retention Credits (ERC).

Requirements

Preferred tax controversy experience in a law firm, accounting firm, or corporation, but not required
Must provide a cover letter demonstrating your legitimate interest in tax law
Have an active Bar license
Proficiency in Adobe and MS Office with expertise in Word and Excel
Competency in solving unique problems
Detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Superior organization skills and dedication to completing projects on time
Ability to work effectively, efficiently, and collaboratively with other team members in a professional manner
Professional experience with legal time-reporting and billing practices, including the ability to quickly become proficient in the firm’s legal practice management system
Strong technical abilities
Striving for personal improvement and a willingness to accept constructive criticism
Adhere to the firm’s Core Values

Responsibilities

Provide input and feedback to maintain an excellent client experience
Communicate effectively with clients and other counsel
Work diligently under the supervision of senior attorneys
Interact attentively with representatives from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and State revenue agencies
Review, edit, and analyze client financial reports
Handle case evaluation, risk assessment, and counseling on various complicated tax problems
Accurately track time spent on each case
Associate Attorney's minimum billable hour requirement is 1650 hours annually
Manage workflow, complete tasks daily, ensure deadlines are satisfied, and ensure work is performed accurately, thoroughly, and documented in the firm’s case management system
Manage the paralegals assigned to your cases
Delegate tasks to support staff
Prepare correspondence and legal documents distributed to the IRS and state revenue agencies
Utilize applicable platforms to conduct legal research

Benefits

A career path from Associate Attorney to Partner
Excellent work-life balance
A firm that supports philanthropy with monthly contributions selected by itsOn-the-job mentoring by senior attorneys and partners
Business development coaching
Generous benefits package, including:
Competitive base compensation ($90,000 to $120,000 annual base salary)
The opportunity to make additional compensation by exceeding the collected time requirements and originating clients
Paid time off
Employer-provided health insurance
Dental and vision insurance available
Paid group disability and life insurance policy
A 3% 401(k) contribution
An annual retirement contribution from the firm’s profit-sharing plan, which could result in $7,500 to $15,000 in additional 401(k) contributions
Paid parking or a monthly MARTA fare