Tax Controversy Associate Attorney

1-6 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking a Tax Controversy Associate Attorney for their Charlotte, NC, office. This position requires 2-3 years of experience in IRS audits, IRS administrative appeals, and . Tax Court filings. The Tax Controversy Associate Attorney will focus on CID investigations, evidentiary development, tax law research, Tax Court motions, trial stipulations, interviewing witnesses, preparing Brannerton responses, pre-trial and post-trial briefs, and related work in state tax courts. The ideal candidate should have expertise in IRS tax controversy and tax advocacy. A . Tax clerkship or . in Taxation or tax trial experience is desirable.

Duties:

• Conduct CID investigations and develop evidentiary materials.
• Perform tax law research to support legal arguments and strategies.
• Prepare Tax Court motions, trial stipulations, and related documents.
• Interview witnesses and gather relevant information for cases.
• Handle Brannerton's responses and communicate effectively with tax authorities.
• Draft pre-trial and post-trial briefs for litigation matters.
• Represent clients in state tax courts and advocate on their behalf.

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of experience in IRS audits, administrative appeals, and . Tax Court filings.
• Expertise in IRS tax controversy and tax advocacy.
• Excellent oral advocacy, legal research, and writing skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in tax controversy, IRS, and Tax Court procedure and advocacy.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• . Tax clerkship or . in Taxation is desirable.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of tax laws and regulations.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Legal research and analytical abilities.
• Ability to handle complex tax controversy matters.
• Detail-oriented and organized.

Benefits:

• Employee health insurance and 401K contributions.
• Eleven holidays a year.
• 15 days of Paid Time Off per year.

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