Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney - Tax Controversy Department

• Firm Overview: Award-winning law firm specializing in Tax Law, Cryptocurrency Law, and Business Law in Skokie, Illinois.
• Position: Seeking an experienced Associate Attorney (1-3 years) to join the Tax Controversy Department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent clients before IRS and tax authorities (payment plans, Offer in Compromise, compliance issues).
• Advocate in federal and state tax audits (income, sales tax, etc.).
• Research and advise on IRS issues, including tax assessments, penalties, and collections.
• Draft communications to tax authorities.
• Handle IRS account issues for individuals and businesses, including entity classification corrections.
• Collaborate on tax-related issues with other firm departments (corporate, crypto).
• Participate in firm training.
• Advise clients on tax and crypto-related matters.

Basic Qualifications:

• J.D., licensed in Illinois.
• Experience with federal and state tax matters for individuals and businesses.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent research and writing abilities.
• Ability to simplify complex tax issues for clients.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years of tax law experience.
• Knowledge of cryptocurrency tax issues.
• Experience with IRS payment plans, audits, and disputes.
• Familiarity with Tax Court and District Court proceedings.