Description:

Job Summary:
Tax Network USA is seeking a skilled Tax Attorney to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have experience representing clients in tax matters and will take a lead role in managing cases before federal and state tax authorities. This role requires strong analytical skills, legal expertise, and the ability to provide practical, client-focused solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Represent clients in matters involving the IRS and state taxing authorities, including audits, collections, and appeals.
Communicate directly with the IRS and state taxing authorities by telephone on a regular basis, including spending a significant portion of the workday on calls with revenue officers, agents, and other government representatives to advance and resolve client matters.
Analyze client tax matters, financial records, tax returns, IRS transcripts, notices, and supporting documentation to determine eligibility for tax relief programs and develop appropriate resolution strategies.
Draft and review legal and tax-related documents, including Powers of Attorney (POA), tax relief submissions, responses to notices, legal correspondence, and settlement proposals.
Negotiate directly with IRS and state tax agents regarding tax liabilities, collection matters, and available resolution options.
Advise clients regarding available tax resolution programs and strategies, including installment agreements, offers in compromise, penalty abatement, collection alternatives, and other available remedies.
Conduct comprehensive legal research and provide guidance on complex federal and state tax matters.
Maintain direct and regular communication with clients regarding case status, strategy, documentation requirements, deadlines, and resolutions.
Collaborate with Case Managers, Paralegals, and other team members to develop and implement effective resolution strategies.
Manage an active caseload while ensuring case documentation, deadlines, compliance requirements, and client records are accurately maintained.
Stay current on developments in federal and state tax law, IRS procedures, and tax resolution practices.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing; California Bar admission preferred.
2+ years of experience practicing tax law, tax resolution, or tax controversy preferred.
Experience representing clients before the IRS or state taxing authorities strongly preferred.
Comfortable spending a significant portion of the workday communicating by telephone with the IRS, state taxing authorities, clients, and other parties.
Strong understanding of federal and state tax matters, IRS procedures, and tax resolution strategies.
Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and government agencies.
Strong organizational and case-management skills with the ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with IRS collection procedures and tax relief programs such as Offers in Compromise, Installment Agreements, and Currently Not Collectible status.
Experience managing complex client cases independently.