Description:

Do you enjoy solving intricate problems?
Are you an analytical thinker who prefers working with a driven team to bring items to closure?
Do you enjoy helping people achieve their goals?
Do you enjoy fast-paced environments and time-sensitive projects?
Do you enjoy working with a team that is accountable with a strong work ethic but is also enjoyable to be around?
Do you work hard and play hard?

Position Summary:
The Senior Tax Attorney handles all aspects of a client's case. The Senior Attorney communicates directly with the client, working the case from the start through closure. The Senior Attorney will receive support from the firm's partners in connection with the firm's tax controversy practice on both the federal and state levels. The cases a Senior Attorney could work on 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).

What Are We Looking For?

We are searching for an attorney who wants to work in Tax Controversy.
The ideal candidate will care about the success and well-being of our clients, team members, and community. Their actions will serve others' best interests, reflect honesty, and manifest trust.
The ideal candidate will set realistic expectations for clients, focus on adding value, and will not sell services that cannot be delivered.
We are looking for the right person who wants to join a winning team and accountable team, and who wants to grow both financially and professionally with the firm.
We want an attorney who believes in a work–life balance, who enjoys being a part of an excellent culture, and who is committed to the team's success over theirs. We want someone who shows up not to get everything they want but to give everything they have.

Responsibilities:

Provide input and feedback to maintain an excellent client experience.
Communicate effectively with clients and other counsel
Work diligently under the supervision of the partners
Interact attentively with representatives from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and State revenue agencies
Prepare and analyze client financial reports
Handle case evaluation, risk assessment, and counseling on various complicated tax problems
Accurately track time spent on each case
Senior Attorney billable hour requirement is 1500 hours annually
Perform approximately 96 hours of business development annually
Manage workflow, complete tasks daily, ensure deadlines are satisfied, and ensure work is performed accurately, completely, and documented in the firm's case management system
Mentor the Associate Attorneys while managing the case coordinators assigned to your cases
Delegate research to the law clerks as required
Prepare correspondence and legal documents for the IRS and state revenue agencies Utilize Bloomberg and other applicable platforms to conduct legal research

Qualifications:

Five or more years of relevant tax controversy experience in a law firm, public accounting firm, or corporation
Must provide a cover letter demonstrating the applicant's legitimate interest in tax law
Have an active Bar license
Proficiency in Adobe and MS Office with expertise in Microsoft 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 firm's legal practice management system
Strong technical abilities
Strive for personal improvement and a willingness to accept constructive criticism
Adhere to the firm's Core Values, which define the firm's culture