Tax Attorney

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing, highly respected tax controversy practice handling sophisticated IRS and state tax matters.
• Gain hands-on experience managing cases from strategy through resolution with meaningful client responsibility.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys and accounting professionals on complex, high-impact matters.
• Receive mentorship, continuing legal education support, and strong opportunities for professional growth.
• Enjoy a collaborative team culture with performance-based bonus opportunities and excellent benefits.
• Build litigation and advocacy experience in Tax Court, administrative appeals, and complex tax disputes.

Location: Hybrid opportunity based in Skokie, Illinois. Work in our office five days per week during your first 60 days for training and onboarding, then transition to a hybrid schedule working four days per week in the office.

Note: To be considered, you must have at least 1 year of substantive tax law experience, a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, an active bar license in any U.S. state (or be eligible to waive into Illinois), and litigation or law school moot court/mock trial experience. Candidates must be willing to relocate if they do not already live within commuting distance.

About Us

We are a growing law firm dedicated to delivering exceptional legal solutions in complex tax matters. Our team is passionate about providing outstanding client service while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment where attorneys can continue developing their skills and make a meaningful impact. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle federal and Illinois tax controversy matters, including IRS examinations, administrative appeals, and select collections cases.
• Develop case strategies and identify key legal and factual issues.
• Draft persuasive legal memoranda, appeals protests, Tax Court petitions, motions, briefs, and settlement communications.
• Represent clients before IRS examiners, Appeals Officers, and Tax Court when necessary.
• Advise clients on tax risks, controversy strategy, and practical legal solutions.
• Collaborate with accountants and other professionals to strengthen case development.
• Manage multiple active matters while maintaining exceptional organization and client communication.
• Stay current on federal and state tax law developments.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar license in any U.S. jurisdiction or eligible to waive into Illinois.
• 1+ year of substantive tax law experience in a law firm or accounting firm.
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Litigation experience or law school moot court/mock trial experience.
• Excellent communication, organization, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work on-site during onboarding and hybrid thereafter.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll work on challenging, intellectually engaging tax controversy matters while receiving mentorship from experienced professionals. We value collaboration, encourage continuous learning, support career development, and provide opportunities to make a real impact for clients from day one.

JPC-1666

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: Bar license in any state, 1+ yr of tax law exp

Required Years as Associate: 1+

Additional context:

• Relocation- Considered if outside commuting distance

• Packages - Possible for exceptional candidate; not guaranteed

Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 1 year: $85K to $90K

• 2 years: $90K to $95K

• 3 years: $95K to $100K

• 4 years: Up to $100K (exception basis)

Submission Email / Name: Jennifer Keegan - [email protected], and cc Elizabeth Gonzalez - [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Junior Tax Attorney handling IRS and state tax controversy matters. Seeking 1 to 4 years of substantive tax experience, strong writing, litigation background, and hybrid availability in Skokie.

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• Client job title: Tax Attorney

• Location: Skokie, IL

• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid

• Experience: 1+

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