Tax Controversy Associate

The Atlanta office of Barnes and Thornburg, LLP seeks an Associate with 2 to 5 years of civil tax controversy experience at a law firm, Big Four accounting firm, the IRS Office of Chief Counsel, or the U.S. Department of Justice.

Responsibilities

• Representing taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service (i.e., Examination, Appeals, and/or, the IRS Office of Chief Counsel)

• Reviewing and preparing legal documents related to tax controversy matters (e.g., penalty abatement requests, responses to audit Information Document Requests, protest letters, petitions, motions and other pleadings, discovery, and briefs)

• Managing projects and deadlines while working under the supervision of multiple attorneys

• Interacting with clients and managing client relationships

Qualifications

• Candidates should be able to correctly analyze complex tax topics and identify technical and practical solutions, deliver timely work product, and work comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, excellent time management skills, and strong technical abilities are required.

• Must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school. An LL.M. in Taxation and/or litigation experience before the U.S. Tax Court, U.S. District Courts, and/or the Court of Federal Claims is preferred.

• Bar admission, or eligibility to promptly obtain admission, in the jurisdiction of office location is required – This position is located in our Atlanta, Georgia office; however, consideration will be given to exceptionally qualified candidates who would work in any of Barnes & Thornburg’s twenty-six offices located throughout the United States.

We will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position. Recruiters and agencies will not be compensated for assisting Barnes & Thornburg LLP in recruiting for this position, regardless of whether such party has a recruiting contract with us.

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