About the Role

A mid-level associate will join a litigation team and help grow its tax controversy practice alongside an experienced tax litigator. The role covers civil and criminal tax matters, with opportunities to collaborate on broader litigation and white-collar defense work.

What You'll Do

Support civil and criminal tax litigation and related white-collar defense matters.

Handle IRS administrative proceedings, including audits, appeals, and summons enforcement.

Litigate tax controversy cases in Tax Court, federal district court, and the Court of Federal Claims.

Research legal issues and draft briefs, memoranda, and other written work product.

Advise clients on tax procedures, reporting and disclosure obligations, and penalty avoidance or abatement strategies.

Collaborate with litigation colleagues on matters involving tax issues, including accounting and legal malpractice cases.

What We're Looking For

Three to five years of tax controversy experience, including litigation or controversy work beyond transactional tax matters.

A JD and an LLM in Taxation, or current enrollment in an LLM program with completion by Fall 2028.

Experience in a law firm, a tax-focused government role, or a tax-related judicial clerkship.

Strong legal research and writing skills.

Active bar admission in the state where you will work: New York, Pennsylvania, or Washington, DC. Candidates completing the admission process may also be considered.

Working familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary is $230,000 to $250,000 annually. Bonus eligibility begins at 1,900 billable hours, with additional bonuses for hours above that threshold and a share of qualifying fees billed and collected. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Hybrid, with a minimum of three days per week in the office. The primary location is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Candidates may also work from New York, New York, or Washington, DC.