Tax Controversy Counsel

A law firm located in Washington, DC, is seeking an experienced and qualified Tax Controversy Counsel to join its team. The ideal candidate will hold a Juris Doctorate (JD) and an LLM in Taxation, be licensed to practice in the State Bar, and possess a significant background in tax litigation. The position requires tax court experience and a strong academic record, including analytical skills. Preferred qualifications include expertise in civil and criminal tax controversy, whistleblower claims, and voluntary offshore disclosures.

Duties:

• Represent clients in tax controversy matters before administrative agencies and courts.
• Manage and handle complex civil and criminal tax cases.
• Provide legal advice to clients on intricate tax issues.
• Conduct extensive legal research and analysis.
• Prepare and draft high-level legal documents, including petitions, motions, and briefs.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop effective case strategies.
• Attend and lead tax court hearings and proceedings.
• Stay abreast of changes in tax laws and regulations.
• Maintain meticulous and accurate case records.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) and LLM in Taxation are required.
• Licensed to practice in the State Bar.
• 8-10 years of experience in tax litigation.
• Mandatory tax court experience.
• Strong academic record and exceptional analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in civil and criminal tax controversy.
• Knowledge of whistleblower claims.
• Familiarity with voluntary offshore disclosures.

Skills:

• Extensive tax litigation experience.
• Legal research and analysis.
• Exceptional written and oral communication.
• Advanced case strategy development.
• Attention to detail.
• Exceptional analytical skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Associates at this prestigious firm applaud that they are given high-level work paired with ample resources; the result, they say, is that they receive interesting projects and valuable collaborations with senior associates and partners. They also praise its flexible face-time policies paired with market pay.