Tax Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A reputable tax law firm in Yorba Linda, CA, is seeking a motivated Associate Tax Attorney with 1-3 years of experience to join their team. The successful candidate will focus on providing domestic and international tax-related legal defense, litigation services, and strategic planning to clients. This is a great opportunity for an attorney interested in tax law and eager to grow their expertise in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Location:

• Yorba Linda, CA

Duties:

• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis of federal and state tax laws.
• Assist in formulating and evaluating tax planning strategies, including compliance and controversy issues.
• Review and interpret tax documents such as tax returns, agreements, agency notices, and legal briefs.
• Represent clients in tax disputes, audits, and hearings before relevant tax authorities.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records for each client’s tax situation.
• Stay current with changes in tax laws, regulations, and judicial rulings, providing timely updates to clients.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on developing and implementing tax-efficient strategies.

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of experience as an Associate Tax Attorney.
• Experience with tax litigation is a plus.
• Experience in drafting and reviewing tax-related briefs and legal documents.
• Familiarity with federal and state tax codes and regulations.
• Strong legal research, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, taxation, or a related field.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• LLM in Taxation from an accredited law school (preferred).

Certifications:

• Admitted to the California State Bar (required).

Skills:

• Knowledge of federal and state tax codes and regulations.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to handle complex tax issues and develop creative solutions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy in document preparation, and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Supportive work environment with mentoring from senior attorneys.

This group is an Orange County tax attorney firm with offices in Newport Beach (near Irvine) and Yorba Linda (near Tustin). They specialize in federal and state tax audits, international compliance, FBAR, foreign property and offshore bank account disclosures, and criminal tax, including appeals, trials, and collection. The founder of this firm is a former IRS Attorney, Federal Tax Prosecutor, and State of California tax attorney with the Franchise Tax Board. The firm offers a dynamic practice, an enviable roster of clients, and a collegial work environment to accomplished individuals who can demonstrate superior client service focus, leadership potential, and a commitment to the values of the firm. They offer the following positions:, candidates with strong law school records, large firm experience, or government experience to inquire about their current opportunities,,,paralegal, secretarial and clerical staff.,This firm offers one position each summer to a top law school candidate as part of the summer clerkship program, which is designed to provide law students mentorship and substantive legal experience in the area of tax controversy and an intimate view of life at the firm.,They handle and solve tax problems for businesses, individuals, estates, and beneficiaries. The law firm handles all types of tax situations including FBAR, OVDP and Offshore Tax Matters,,,Tax Audits and Appeals Before the IRS, BOE, EDD, FTB, and others,,Tax Litigation,,Tax Collection, Liens and Levies,,Estate and Gift Tax Audits, Appeals, Refund Litigation,,Criminal Tax Defense,,Employment Taxes,,Sales and Use Tax,,Property Tax, Offers in Compromise, Tax Preparer Penalties, Tax Fraud Defense, Innocent Spouse Defenses, California Residency Disputes and more.