Tax Controversy and Litigation Associate at Advocates Legal Recruiting

, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Apr, 26

Salary

310000.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Tax Controversy, Legal Writing, Analytical Skills, IRS Experience, DOJ Experience, Federal Trial Clerkship, Appellate Clerkship, International Tax, Transfer Pricing, Litigation Strategy, Regulatory Enforcement, Complex Tax Issues, Statutory Questions, Procedural Questions, Policy Questions, High-Stakes Disputes

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Tax Controversy Associate (1–3 Years) | Washington, D.C. Our AmLaw 100 client is adding a junior associate to its Tax Controversy and Litigation group in Washington, D.C. This is a lean, high-judgment practice handling disputes that raise real statutory, procedural, and policy questions, not commodity work. This group is known for its work at the intersection of federal tax, litigation strategy, and regulatory enforcement, with matters that routinely involve the IRS, DOJ, and federal courts. The Role • Represent clients in federal tax controversies and litigation • Draft briefs, memoranda, and submissions in matters before the IRS, DOJ, and federal courts • Work closely with senior lawyers on disputes involving complex domestic and cross-border tax issues • Tackle issues that are often novel, technical, and unsettled The Profile • 1–3 years of tax controversy experience • Strong legal writing and analytical skills are non-negotiable • Prior experience with the IRS or DOJ, or a federal trial or appellate clerkship, is highly valued • Exposure to international tax or transfer pricing concepts is a plus • Top academic credentials expected Why This Role • Early responsibility in a nationally recognized tax litigation practice • Direct training from lawyers who regularly handle high-stakes federal tax disputes • Sophisticated matters that go well beyond routine examinations • Platform and compensation consistent with top-tier AmLaw firms, including a current salary range of $225,000–$310,000 plus bonus eligibility Next Steps This search is being handled confidentially. If you have the background described above and want to explore the practice quietly, message me directly. Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Click below to SCHEDULE A CALL or use the "I'm Interested" button to send us your information confidentially:

Responsibilities

The associate will represent clients in federal tax controversies and litigation, drafting briefs and submissions for matters before the IRS, DOJ, and federal courts. They will work closely with senior lawyers on complex domestic and cross-border tax issues.