Tax Controversy Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior-level associate to join its Federal Tax Controversy practice in Denver, CO. The Tax Controversy group represents various clients in complex civil and criminal disputes with the IRS and state and local tax jurisdictions, from the earliest stages of a tax audit through all administrative and judicial phases.

Duties

• Represent clients in federal and state tax disputes.
• Engage in legal research and writing for tax controversy cases.
• Collaborate with team members on complex tax matters.
• Participate in all phases of tax audits and litigation.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of experience in federal and international taxation.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Excellent oral advocacy and organizational skills.
• Federal tax subject matter knowledge required.
• Experience in federal tax controversy preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Legal research and writing proficiency.
• Strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Robust wellness program and unlimited PTO.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, STD, and LTD insurance.
• Enhanced parental leave and family-forming benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Educational assistance and continuing legal education programs.

Expand your practice and enhance your legal career at one of the largest firms in Denver! This firm practices in a wide variety of areas of law, including corporate, litigation, intellectual property, and tax. Associates are treated well and are given significant responsibility and interesting work. This is undoubtedly one of Colorado's most distinguished law firms. This firm has super legal work, very good compensation and really emphasizes lifestyle for the associates who join the firm. A large law firm, with offices throughout the United States, this firm has established itself as one of the key power players in the Colorado legal community. A great number of the attorneys who are a part of this firm are in The Best Lawyers in America. This is undoubtedly one of the best firms to work for in Colorado, and we have heard praises of this firm from virtually every associate we have ever spoken with here. This firm practices in virtually all areas of the law and is strong in most. The largest praises we have heard of this firm are in its corporate and litigation departments.