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Advocates Legal Recruiting

Tax Controversy and Litigation Associate

Advocates Legal Recruiting, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Tax Controversy Associate (1–3 Years) | Washington, D.C.

Our AmLaw 100 client is adding a junior associate to its Tax Controversy and Litigation group in Washington, D.C. This is a lean, high-judgment practice handling disputes that raise real statutory, procedural, and policy questions, not commodity work.

This group is known for its work at the intersection of federal tax, litigation strategy, and regulatory enforcement, with matters that routinely involve the IRS, DOJ, and federal courts.

The Role

Represent clients in federal tax controversies and litigation

Draft briefs, memoranda, and submissions in matters before the IRS, DOJ, and federal courts

Work closely with senior lawyers on disputes involving complex domestic and cross-border tax issues

Tackle issues that are often novel, technical, and unsettled

The Profile

1–3 years of tax controversy experience

Strong legal writing and analytical skills are non-negotiable

Prior experience with the IRS or DOJ, or a federal trial or appellate clerkship, is highly valued

Exposure to international tax or transfer pricing concepts is a plus

Top academic credentials expected

Why This Role

Early responsibility in a nationally recognized tax litigation practice

Direct training from lawyers who regularly handle high-stakes federal tax disputes

Sophisticated matters that go well beyond routine examinations

Platform and compensation consistent with top-tier AmLaw firms, including a current salary range of $225,000–$310,000 plus bonus eligibility

Next Steps This search is being handled confidentially. If you have the background described above and want to explore the practice quietly, message me directly. Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis.

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