Gordon Law Group · 2 weeks ago
Tax Attorney
Skokie, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $150K/yrGordon Law Group is seeking a skilled Tax Attorney to join their tax controversy team, focusing on complex disputes with the IRS and state tax authorities. The role involves managing cases from strategy to resolution, including litigation in Tax Court, and requires strong legal writing and advocacy skills.
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Responsibilities
Lead federal and Illinois state tax controversy matters, including audits, administrative appeals, and select collections cases
Develop case strategy, identify dispositive issues, and build clear factual narratives supported by documents and law
Draft and revise high-quality written work product, including:
IDR responses and substantiation packages
Position letters and legal memos
Appeals protests and conference submissions
Tax Court petitions, motions, and briefs
Settlement communications and stipulations
Represent clients in oral advocacy, including conferences with IRS examiners, Appeals Officers, and hearings before the Tax Court as needed
Manage deadlines, communications, and case workflow with a high level of organization and ownership
Advise clients on risk, exposure, and options, translating technical issues into practical guidance and action steps
Collaborate with internal accountants and other professionals to analyze records, reconcile facts, and strengthen evidentiary support
Maintain current knowledge of tax procedure and developments relevant to controversy practice
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an accredited law school
Active bar license in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Demonstrated strength in legal research and writing, including the ability to draft persuasive, well-supported briefs and submissions
Working knowledge of federal tax procedure and controversy lifecycle, including examinations and Appeals
Strong oral communication skills with the ability to advocate effectively in high-pressure settings
Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple active matters with competing deadlines
Preferred
Prior experience in tax controversy, litigation, or administrative law, including any of the following: IRS examinations and Appeals conferences, Tax Court litigation or motion practice, State tax audits and appeals, Collections work (liens, levies, installment agreements, OICs), especially when intertwined with pending disputes
Familiarity with evidentiary development and organizing large substantiation records
Experience working alongside accountants or financial professionals on complex factual issues
Benefits
401(k)
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
Professional development and continuing legal education support
Collaborative team environment with meaningful client impact
Company
Gordon Law Group
Gordon Law Group offers consultations for services such as tax debt resolution, audit defense, unfiled tax returns, and tax compliance.
Founded in 2012
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Michael Brandwein, Esq.
Partner
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2025-03-19
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