Tax Controversy Associate (Junior to Mid-Level) - SF

Greenberg Traurig•San Francisco, CA

8d•$225,000 - $360,000•Onsite

About The Position

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a 1st to 5th year associate in the Tax Practice of our San Francisco office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from variety of industries across the country. Greenberg Traurig’s Tax Controversy and Litigation Group advises clients in all phases of federal, state, and local tax disputes. We are highly skilled advocates in pressing arguments supporting the client’s position, in negotiating settlements, and in trials, where we are fierce litigators. Our persuasive arguments and knowledge of and experience with the tax system, its policies, and its procedures provide a strategic advantage in resolving tax disputes. Our experienced attorneys practice across the United States, representing U.S. and international clients, including individuals, corporations, and government entities, before the IRS, the Treasury, the U.S. Congress and state tax tribunals, administrative agencies, and in court. Many members of our team have previously worked as attorneys for the Department of Justice (Tax Division), the IRS Chief Counsel, and the Treasury. Our Chambers ranked global Tax Practice is comprised of 150 tax attorneys across the firm, located in approximately 35 offices throughout the United States, and internationally in London, Amsterdam, Berlin, and Warsaw. Our legal prowess in the tax field is evident through our rankings and recognitions, including a first tier ranking for Tax Law in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms" report, along with 35 individual GT attorneys ranked in Best Lawyers for Tax Law.

Requirements

1-5 years of strong technical tax experience practicing in a law firm or in tax with the federal government
experience dealing with large, complicated IRS disputes and litigation involving partnerships, estates, corporations, multinationals and high net worth individuals
superior knowledge and understanding of IRS practice and procedure is a plus
strong interpersonal skills, a high degree of maturity, keen attention to detail, and a proven willingness to accept significant responsibility and manage a challenging workload within a fast-paced environment
LL.M in tax
excellent academic credentials
strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
be willing to work in the office
be admitted to the California state bar