Paralegal/ Case Manager

Job Description

Job Description

PrideStaff is seeking an experienced Tax Controversy Paralegal/Case Manager for our client in North County San Diego. This is a remote position but the associate must live locally for in person meetings.

Position: Paralegal/ Case Manager
Pay Rate: $30/hr-$40/hr DOE
Hours: Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm
Location: Remote position (Must live locally to North County San Diego)
Temp to Hire Opportunity

Position Overview
We are seeking a highly organized, self-managing paralegal or Enrolled Agent (EA) to support attorneys in tax controversy matters. This role goes beyond traditional administrative support—you will help manage cases from intake through resolution, working directly with attorneys, clients, and tax agencies. This is a fully remote position requiring strong independent work habits and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities
Case Management:
- Open and manage case files from intake through closing
- Track deadlines, case stages, and budgets
- Ensure retainers, documents, and authorizations are in place
Client & Agency Coordination:
- Communicate with clients to gather documents and provide updates
- Contact IRS, CDTFA, EDD, and FTB to obtain transcripts, status updates, and records
Document & Financial Analysis:
- Review tax returns, financial records, and agency transcripts
- Organize and maintain structured case files and workpapers
- Identify missing or inconsistent information
Drafting & Support:
- Prepare drafts of IRS forms (e.g., 433-A, CDP requests, appeals)
- Draft FOIA and TAS requests
- Assist with audit responses and supporting documentation
- Conduct legal and factual research and summarize findings
Case Execution Support:

- Assist with audits, collections matters, appeals, and Tax Court preparation

Qualifications
Required:
- 3+ years of relevant experience (paralegal, tax, or accounting environment)
- Strong organizational and document management skills
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail
Preferred:
- Enrolled Agent (EA) license
- Experience working with IRS or state tax agencies
- Experience reviewing financial records and tax data

What We are Looking For
- Takes ownership of work and follows through without prompting
- Comfortable in a fast-moving, detail-heavy environment
- Reliable, responsive, and proactive
- Strong problem-solving mindset Company Description

PrideStaff is a national staffing organization, delivering innovative solutions to the challenges employers face every day. Over the years, PrideStaff has been a consistent industry leader, developing technology and service processes that allow our organization to deliver superior performance. With locations across the United States, we're well positioned to partner with clients and candidates to ensure a successful match of employee talent with customer needs. When it comes to your success, we leave nothing to chance!

PrideStaff is honored to have earned the prestigious Best of Staffing Diamond Award. Less than 2% of all staffing agencies in North America receive the Best of Staffing Award for service excellence and only 18% have gone on to earn the Diamond Award for service excellence. In addition, PrideStaff is the only commercial staffing firm in the U.S. and Canada with over $100 million in revenue to earn the Diamond Award for two years in a row, highlighting exceptional client and talent service quality.

Our Mission: Consistently provide client experiences focused on what they value most.

Company Description

PrideStaff is a national staffing organization, delivering innovative solutions to the challenges employers face every day. Over the years, PrideStaff has been a consistent industry leader, developing technology and service processes that allow our organization to deliver superior performance. With locations across the United States, we're well positioned to partner with clients and candidates to ensure a successful match of employee talent with customer needs. When it comes to your success, we leave nothing to chance! \r\n\r\nPrideStaff is honored to have earned the prestigious Best of Staffing Diamond Award. Less than 2% of all staffing agencies in North America receive the Best of Staffing Award for service excellence and only 18% have gone on to earn the Diamond Award for service excellence. In addition, PrideStaff is the only commercial staffing firm in the U.S. and Canada with over $100 million in revenue to earn the Diamond Award for two years in a row, highlighting exceptional client and talent service quality. \r\n\r\nOur Mission: Consistently provide client experiences focused on what they value most.