Tax Attorney
$85,000–$100,000 year
HybridSkokie, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Handle federal and Illinois tax controversy matters, including IRS examinations, administrative appeals, and select collections cases. Develop case strategies, draft legal memoranda, appeals protests, Tax Court petitions, and briefs, then represent clients before IRS examiners, Appeals Officers, and Tax Court. Advise clients on tax risks and controversy strategy while collaborating with accountants to strengthen case development. Manage multiple active matters with exceptional organization and client communication while staying current on federal and state tax law developments. Transition to a hybrid schedule working four days per week in the office after initial onboarding.
Required Qualifications
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active bar license in any U.S. jurisdiction or eligible to waive into Illinois
- 1+ year of substantive tax law experience in a law firm or accounting firm
- Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills
- Litigation experience or law school moot court/mock trial experience
- Excellent communication, organization, and analytical abilities
- Ability to work on-site during onboarding and hybrid thereafter
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