Tax Attorney

**Pay:** $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

**Why This Is a Great Opportunity**

• Join a growing, highly respected tax controversy practice handling sophisticated IRS and state tax matters.
• Gain hands-on experience managing cases from strategy through resolution with meaningful client responsibility.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys and accounting professionals on complex, high-impact matters.
• Receive mentorship, continuing legal education support, and strong opportunities for professional growth.
• Enjoy a collaborative team culture with performance-based bonus opportunities and excellent benefits.
• Build litigation and advocacy experience in Tax Court, administrative appeals, and complex tax disputes.

**Location:** Hybrid opportunity based in Skokie, Illinois. Work in our office five days per week during your first 60 days for training and onboarding, then transition to a hybrid schedule working four days per week in the office.

**Note:** To be considered, you must have at least 1 year of substantive tax law experience, a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, an active bar license in any U.S. state (or be eligible to waive into Illinois), and litigation or law school moot court/mock trial experience. Candidates must be willing to relocate if they do not already live within commuting distance.

**About Us**

We are a growing law firm dedicated to delivering exceptional legal solutions in complex tax matters. Our team is passionate about providing outstanding client service while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment where attorneys can continue developing their skills and make a meaningful impact. Confidential Employer.

**Job Description**

• Handle federal and Illinois tax controversy matters, including IRS examinations, administrative appeals, and select collections cases.
• Develop case strategies and identify key legal and factual issues.
• Draft persuasive legal memoranda, appeals protests, Tax Court petitions, motions, briefs, and settlement communications.
• Represent clients before IRS examiners, Appeals Officers, and Tax Court when necessary.
• Advise clients on tax risks, controversy strategy, and practical legal solutions.
• Collaborate with accountants and other professionals to strengthen case development.
• Manage multiple active matters while maintaining exceptional organization and client communication.
• Stay current on federal and state tax law developments.

**Qualifications**

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar license in any U.S. jurisdiction or eligible to waive into Illinois.
• 1+ year of substantive tax law experience in a law firm or accounting firm.
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Litigation experience or law school moot court/mock trial experience.
• Excellent communication, organization, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work on-site during onboarding and hybrid thereafter.

**Why You Will Love Working Here**

You'll work on challenging, intellectually engaging tax controversy matters while receiving mentorship from experienced professionals. We value collaboration, encourage continuous learning, support career development, and provide opportunities to make a real impact for clients from day one.

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Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance