Description:
Associate with 4 to 7 years of civil tax controversy experience
(preferably at a law firm). The ideal candidate will have 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; 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; and working directly and effectively with large
transactional practices. Candidates should be able to break down complex
topics and identify practical solutions, deliver timely and succinct
work product, and work comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-driven
environment. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills,
excellent time management skills, and strong technical abilities are
required. A LL.M. in Taxation and experience before the U.S. Tax Court,
U.S. District Courts, and/or the Court of Federal Claims are pluses.
This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, and can be located in
any Akerman office, with preference given to candidates who would work
in our Atlanta, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, New York or West Palm
Beach Office offices. Bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission
promptly in the jurisdiction of resident office location required. Must
possess a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school.
