Tax Controversy Associate

True Talent Solutions Partners • Philadelphia, PA

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the litigation team of a large, full-service law firm as a mid-level tax controversy associate. The associate will work alongside an experienced tax litigator and help grow the practice across civil and criminal tax matters.

The role supports civil and criminal tax litigation, white-collar defense, and complex commercial disputes. It also involves IRS administrative proceedings, litigation in federal courts, legal research and writing, and advising clients on tax procedures and strategies.

Requirements

• Three to five years of tax controversy experience in a law firm, tax court, or government role focused on tax matters.
• JD and an LLM in Taxation, or current enrollment in an LLM program with completion by Fall 2028.
• Active bar admission, or completion of the admission process, in the state where the candidate will work: New York, Pennsylvania, or Washington, DC.
• Experience with tax controversy or litigation in addition to transactional tax work.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Familiarity with Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and Microsoft Office.
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to both civil and criminal tax matters.

Responsibilities

• Support civil and criminal tax litigation, white-collar defense, and complex commercial disputes.
• Handle IRS administrative proceedings, including audits, appeals, and summons enforcement matters.
• Litigate tax controversy cases in Tax Court, federal district court, and the Court of Federal Claims.
• Research and draft briefs, memoranda, and other legal work product.
• Advise clients on tax procedures, reporting and disclosure requirements, and penalty avoidance or abatement strategies.
• Work with litigation colleagues on matters involving tax issues, including white-collar defense and professional malpractice claims.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree