Overview
This role involves supporting a legal research and analysis project focused on US federal and state tax laws, regulations, rulings, and related legal matters. The ideal candidate has strong US tax law knowledge, excellent legal research skills, and the ability to analyze complex tax issues and produce clear, accurate, well-supported legal responses.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on US federal and state tax laws, regulations, rulings, and case law
- Analyze and interpret complex tax legislation, regulations, and judicial decisions
- Research individual, corporate, partnership, estate & gift, and other taxation matters
- Review guidance issued by the IRS, US Treasury, and state tax authorities
- Analyze tax disputes, audits, assessments, penalties, appeals, and litigation matters
- Identify relevant statutes, regulations, precedents, and administrative guidance
- Prepare concise legal research summaries and written responses to tax-law questions
- Ensure research is accurate, current, and supported by authoritative US legal sources
Requirements
- 3+ years of professional experience in US Tax Law, legal research, tax controversy, tax advisory, or a related field
- Strong understanding of the US federal tax system and state tax frameworks
- Strong legal research and analytical skills
- Knowledge of US statutes, regulations, case law, and administrative tax guidance
- Excellent legal writing and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Professional-level written English
Preferred Qualifications / Relevant Experience
Experience in any of the following areas is highly relevant:
- Federal Income Tax
- Corporate Tax
- Partnership Tax
- International Tax
- State & Local Tax (SALT)
- Individual Income Tax
Eligibility / Candidate Profile
Applications are welcome from:
- US-licensed Attorneys with Tax Law experience
- JD / LL.M. graduates specializing in Tax Law or Taxation
- Tax Attorneys with federal and/or state tax experience
- Senior Legal Researchers specializing in US Tax Law
- Experienced Paralegals or legal professionals with substantial US tax-law research experience
Location
Engagement
- Legal Research & Analysis Project
Experience Level
- 3+ years in relevant US Tax Law / legal research experience