Audit and Tax Preparer

About the Role Join a litigation team as a mid-level tax controversy associate, helping grow its tax controversy practice alongside an experienced partner. You will work on civil and criminal tax matters and collaborate with attorneys across a broad litigation practice.

What You'll Do

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 written work product for tax controversy and litigation matters.

Advise clients on tax procedures, reporting and disclosure requirements, and penalty avoidance and abatement strategies.

Collaborate with litigation colleagues on matters involving tax issues, including white-collar defense and accounting or legal malpractice cases.

What We're Looking For

Three to five years of tax controversy experience as a law firm associate, tax court clerk, or attorney in a government tax practice.

A JD and an LLM in Taxation, or current enrollment in an LLM program with completion by Fall 2028.

Active bar admission in the state where you will work: New York, Pennsylvania, or Washington, DC.

Strong legal research and writing skills, with experience in tax controversy or litigation rather than exclusively transactional tax work.

Familiarity with Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and Microsoft Office.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary is $230,000 to $250,000 annually, with eligibility for performance-based bonuses. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Hybrid work arrangement, with at least three days per week in the office. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the primary location; New York, New York and Washington, DC are also options.