Tax Controversy Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Tax Controversy Associate in West Palm Beach. The ideal candidate will have 4 to 7 years of civil tax controversy experience, preferably at a law firm, and will work in a hybrid arrangement.

Duties

• Represent taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service and state tax agencies.
• Conduct legal research and analysis efficiently.
• Prepare and review draft legal documents related to tax controversy matters.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines under attorney supervision.
• Interact daily with clients and manage client relationships.
• Collaborate effectively with large transactional practices.

Requirements

• 4 to 7 years of civil tax controversy experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong technical abilities.
• Bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly in the jurisdiction of resident office location.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school.

Certifications

• LL.M. in Taxation is a plus.

Skills

• Ability to break down complex topics and identify practical solutions.
• Deliver timely and succinct work product.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement.

This AmLaw firm is well-known for their banking sector, representing all 10 U.S. bank holding companies. Specializing in its Latin America practice, this firm prioritizes and provides diversity and inclusion amongst its associates. This firm has also obtained numerous accolades including a perfect score through the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality two years in a row, Top 25 For Female Partners by The American Lawyer, and Top 60 Firms For Diversity by The American Lawyer's Diversity Scoreboard.