Tax Controversy Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm in New York City, NY is seeking a skilled and experienced Tax Controversy Associate Attorney. The role involves representing clients in federal and state tax controversies, including voluntary disclosure cases, audits, appeals, fast-track mediation, amnesty filings, tax court matters, collections, and competent authority requests. The ideal candidate will have 2-6 years of relevant experience, strong research and communication skills, and a proven track record in managing complex tax controversy cases.

Duties:

• Represent clients in federal and state tax controversies, including voluntary disclosure cases, audits, appeals, fast-track mediation, and tax court matters.
• Manage and strategize on a diverse range of tax controversy matters, including amnesty filings and collections.
• Conduct thorough research and analysis of tax laws and regulations.
• Draft detailed legal documents, responses to governmental authorities, and persuasive arguments.
• Review and interpret federal and state income tax returns, international informational reporting forms, and related documentation.
• Prepare and present written responses to governmental authorities and assist clients in resolving tax issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with IRS agents and other governmental personnel to facilitate favorable settlements.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel for tax projections, interest, and penalty assessments, and create Microsoft PowerPoint entity and flow charts.
• Handle multiple cases and filing deadlines with strong project management skills.
• Communicate effectively with clients and government officials via phone, video, and in-person meetings.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) required; LLM, CPA, or MS Tax is a plus.
• 2-6 years of relevant experience with a law or CPA firm, including demonstrable tax controversy experience.
• Admission to the Connecticut Bar (or willingness to take/waive into the CT Bar).
• Proven ability to manage complex cases and deadlines effectively.
• Experience with international tax and reporting, including FBARs, PFICs, CFCs, trusts, CTA, CRS, and FATCA is a plus.
• Experience reviewing federal and state income tax returns and related documentation.
• Strong research, drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Skills:

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to distill and summarize complex information and interpret tax laws.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Comfort with interacting with government officials and clients in various formats.

There are law offices based throughout the US, Europe, the Caribbean and Asia. With over a century of legal expertise to their credit, the firm staffs more than seven-hundred professionals globally. There are one-hundred and nine partners. Key practice areas consist of business and personal services. Disciplines are significant namely banking, commercial litigation-arbitration, legal risk management, divorce-family law and wealth structuring. Industry accolades are abundant for the legal practice. They encourage diversity in the labor force.