Tax Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Tax Attorney to join its growing tax controversy practice in Yorba Linda, CA. This role involves representing individuals and businesses in matters before various tax authorities, including the IRS and state agencies.

Duties

• Represent clients in federal and state tax controversy matters.
• Analyze tax issues and develop strategies for dispute resolution.
• Draft legal documents such as memoranda, protest letters, and appeals.
• Communicate with IRS, FTB, CDTFA, EDD, and other agencies.
• Conduct legal research and provide advice to clients.
• Attend client meetings, hearings, and court proceedings.
• Review financial records and tax returns.
• Manage a caseload independently and collaborate with staff.
• Maintain accurate timekeeping and meet billable hour requirements.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in California and authorized to appear before the IRS.
• 2+ years of experience in tax controversy or related matters preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and client-relations abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience with IRS collections, audits, and state tax matters is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in California

Skills

• Legal research and writing
• Analytical skills
• Client communication
• Time management

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

This group is an Orange County tax attorney firm with offices in Newport Beach (near Irvine) and Yorba Linda (near Tustin). They specialize in federal and state tax audits, international compliance, FBAR, foreign property and offshore bank account disclosures, and criminal tax, including appeals, trials, and collection. The founder of this firm is a former IRS Attorney, Federal Tax Prosecutor, and State of California tax attorney with the Franchise Tax Board. The firm offers a dynamic practice, an enviable roster of clients, and a collegial work environment to accomplished individuals who can demonstrate superior client service focus, leadership potential, and a commitment to the values of the firm. They offer the following positions:, candidates with strong law school records, large firm experience, or government experience to inquire about their current opportunities,,,paralegal, secretarial and clerical staff.,This firm offers one position each summer to a top law school candidate as part of the summer clerkship program, which is designed to provide law students mentorship and substantive legal experience in the area of tax controversy and an intimate view of life at the firm.,They handle and solve tax problems for businesses, individuals, estates, and beneficiaries. The law firm handles all types of tax situations including FBAR, OVDP and Offshore Tax Matters,,,Tax Audits and Appeals Before the IRS, BOE, EDD, FTB, and others,,Tax Litigation,,Tax Collection, Liens and Levies,,Estate and Gift Tax Audits, Appeals, Refund Litigation,,Criminal Tax Defense,,Employment Taxes,,Sales and Use Tax,,Property Tax, Offers in Compromise, Tax Preparer Penalties, Tax Fraud Defense, Innocent Spouse Defenses, California Residency Disputes and more.