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Akerman LLP · 1 day ago

Tax Controversy Associate

Miami, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Akerman LLP is one of the country’s premier law firms, and they are seeking a Tax Controversy Associate with 4 to 7 years of experience. The role involves representing taxpayers in tax controversy matters, conducting legal research, managing client relationships, and preparing legal documents.

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Responsibilities

Representing taxpayers before, and interacting with, the Internal Revenue Service (e.g., Examination, Independent Office of Appeals, Collections, Office of Chief Counsel) and state revenue/tax agencies

Conducting efficient legal research and analysis

Reviewing and preparing draft legal documents related to tax controversy matters, including penalty abatement requests, protest letters, petitions, motions and other pleadings, and responses to audit information document requests and collection notices

Managing multiple projects and deadlines while working under the supervision of attorneys across offices

Interacting daily with clients and managing client relationships

Working directly and effectively with large transactional practices

Breaking down complex topics and identifying practical solutions

Delivering timely and succinct work product

Working comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Qualification

Civil tax controversy experienceLegal researchAnalysisDrafting legal documentsClient relationship managementIRSTechnical abilitiesLL.M. in TaxationExperience before U.S. Tax CourtExceptional written communicationExceptional verbal communicationTime management skills

Required

4 to 7 years of civil tax controversy experience (preferably at a law firm)

Experience representing taxpayers before, and interacting with, the Internal Revenue Service (e.g., Examination, Independent Office of Appeals, Collections, Office of Chief Counsel) and state revenue/tax agencies

Conducting efficient legal research and analysis

Managing multiple projects and deadlines while working under the supervision of attorneys across offices

Interacting daily with clients and managing client relationships

Working directly and effectively with large transactional practices

Ability to break down complex topics and identify practical solutions

Delivering timely and succinct work product

Working comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Excellent time management skills

Strong technical abilities

Bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly in the jurisdiction of resident office location

Must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school

Preferred

A LL.M. in Taxation

Experience before the U.S. Tax Court, U.S. District Courts, and/or the Court of Federal Claims

Company

Akerman LLP

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Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers throughout the United States.

Founded in 1920

Miami, Florida, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.akerman.com/

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