Overview
This role is for a Tax Attorney – Tax Controversy at a boutique tax controversy law firm. The position is full-time and fully remote, with the requirement to work Pacific Time hours.
The base salary range is $140,000–$180,000, depending on experience.
Responsibilities
- Represent individuals and businesses in federal and state tax controversy matters.
- Communicate and negotiate directly with the IRS and state taxing authorities.
- Handle tax resolution matters, including Offers in Compromise, Installment Agreements, Penalty Abatement requests, and related issues.
- Conduct legal research and draft legal memoranda, correspondence, motions, and other legal documents.
- Manage client matters from initial consultation through final resolution.
- Develop legal strategy with an experienced tax controversy team.
- Build trusted client relationships and guide clients through complex tax matters.
Requirements (Must-Have)
- Active U.S. Bar license (California preferred, but not required).
- 5+ years of tax experience with hands-on background in tax controversy and tax resolution.
- Hands-on experience with IRS collections and resolution matters, including Offers in Compromise, Installment Agreements, Appeals, and/or similar matters.
- Experience representing taxpayers before the IRS.
- Experience handling federal tax controversy and tax resolution matters.
- Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to manage matters independently while working remotely during Pacific Time business hours.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Tax Controversy.
- IRS Collections and IRS Appeals.
- Offers in Compromise and Installment Agreements.
- Penalty Abatement.
- Federal tax disputes.
- Experience with California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) and/or CDTFA.
- Boutique tax law firm experience.
Strong Alternative Backgrounds
- Tax resolution.
- Tax litigation.
- U.S. Tax Court.
- Government tax controversy experience combined with private practice.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $140,000–$180,000 (depending on experience).
- Compensation will be based on experience, background, and overall qualifications.
Location
- Fully Remote — Must work Pacific Time hours.