What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Tax Attorney position at Wiggam Law?
Position Summary
The Associate Tax Attorney handles all aspects of a clients case. The Associate Attorney communicates directly with the client, working the case from the start through closure. The Associate Attorney receives support from the firms senior attorneys in connection with the Firms tax controversy practice on both the federal and state levels. The cases an Associate Attorney could work include matters related to examination, appeals, tax court litigation, voluntary disclosures, offshore asset compliance, innocent spouse, and collection alternatives (negotiating installment agreements, currently not collectible, and offers in compromise). Wiggam Law is also highly involved in representing investors in syndicated conservation easement investments, and in Employee Retention Tax Credit work.
Compensation :
80,000 - $120,000 yearly
Responsibilities :
- Provide input and feedback to maintain an excellent client experience
- Communicate effectively with clients and other counsel
- Work diligently under the supervision of senior attorneys
- Interact attentively with representatives from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and State revenue agencies
- Review, edit, and analyze client financial reports
- Handle case evaluation, risk assessment, and counseling on various complicated tax problems
- Accurately track time spent on each case
- Associate Attorney minimum billable hour requirement is 1650 hours annually
- Manage workflow, complete tasks daily, ensure deadlines are satisfied, and ensure work is performed accurately, thoroughly, and documented in the firms case management system
- Manage the paralegals assigned to your cases
- Delegate tasks to support staff
- Prepare correspondence and legal documents distributed to the IRS and state revenue agencies
- Utilize Bloomberg and other applicable platforms to conduct legal research
- Preferred tax controversy experience in a law firm, accounting firm, or corporation but not required
- Must provide a cover letter demonstrating your legitimate interest in tax law
- Have an active Bar license
- Proficiency in Adobe and MS Office with expertise in Word and Excel
- Competency in solving unique problems
- Detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Superior organization skills and dedication to completing projects on time
- Ability to work effectively, efficiently, and collaboratively with other team members in a professional manner
- Professional experience with legal time-reporting and billing practices, including the ability to quickly become proficient in the firms legal practice management system
- Strong technical abilities
- Striving for personal improvement and a willingness to accept constructive criticism
- Adhere to the firms Core Values
- A career path from Associate Attorney to Partner
- Excellent work-life balance
- A firm that supports philanthropy withmonthly contributions selected by itsOn-the-job mentoring by senior attorneys and partners
- Business development coaching
- Competitive base compensation ($80,000 to $120,000 annual base salary)
- The opportunity to make additional compensation by exceeding billable hour requirements and originating clients
- Paid time off
- Employer-provided health insurance
- Dental and vision insurance available
- Paid group disability and life insurance policy
- Up to 4% 401K match
- An annual retirement contribution from the firms profit-sharing plan, which could result in $7,500 to $15,000 in additional 401K contributions
- Paid parking or monthly MARTA fare
Qualifications :
What we offer
Generous benefits package, including :
About Company
An established tax law firm located in Midtown Atlanta, we were recognized as the 4th fastest-growing law firm in the U.S. in 2020, according to the Law Firm 500! We zealously advocate for clients against the IRS, Georgia Department of Revenue, and other state revenue agencies.
We value integrity and teamwork. While we have uncompromising standards of care and conduct, we love to have fun and reward our team.
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Compensation details : 80000-120000 Yearly Salary
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Salary : $80,000 - $120,000
