Tax Disputes & Litigation Associate

Tax Disputes & Litigation Associate

Location: Washington, D.C.

A specialist tax-focused firm is seeking a junior associate to join its Tax Disputes & Litigation practice in Washington, D.C. The team represents clients across IRS examinations, appeals, and federal tax litigation, offering the opportunity for early responsibility, hands-on factual development, and direct client interaction. This is an exceptional platform for a junior tax litigator looking to deepen their experience in a highly regarded practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft internal memoranda, client advice, and persuasive briefs.
• Manage factual investigations, including document review, witness interviews, and responses to IRS information requests.
• Support matters before the IRS Examination Division, IRS Independent Office of Appeals, and in federal litigation.
• Participate in eDiscovery, deposition preparation, and defence of depositions.
• Work collaboratively with senior associates and partners across substantive tax disciplines.

Who You Are

• 1–3 years of tax controversy, tax litigation, or relevant government experience (IRS, Treasury, DOJ).
• Strong academic credentials with excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented, organised, and capable of working under time-sensitive deadlines.
• LLM in Tax is beneficial but not required.
• Experience working directly with the IRS or the DOJ Tax Division is advantageous.
• Genuine interest in tax disputes, factual development, and complex statutory interpretation.

Compensation

Salary Range: Competitive market rate (DOE)

• Comprehensive health, retirement, and parental leave benefits, along with strong training, mentorship, and early responsibility

About the company

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