Tax Attorney

Pay: $125,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly respected boutique tax law practice representing business owners, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Gain hands-on experience with sophisticated federal and California tax matters from your first day.
• Work directly with experienced attorneys who are committed to mentoring and developing future leaders.
• Enjoy meaningful client interaction instead of being limited to research and back-office work.
• Build expertise across controversy, planning, transactional, and litigation matters.
• Flexible hybrid schedule with relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
• Performance bonuses, paid professional development, and long-term career growth opportunities.

Location: Hybrid opportunity based in San Diego, California, offering the flexibility to work both in-office and remotely while collaborating with a high-performing legal team.

Note: Applicants should have 2+ years of tax law experience. California Bar admission is preferred, but attorneys licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction who are eligible for reciprocity will also be considered.

About Us

We believe outstanding legal work starts with investing in great people. Our team partners with business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals to solve complex tax challenges while building long-term trusted relationships. We foster a collaborative environment where attorneys receive meaningful responsibility, continuous mentorship, and opportunities to grow their careers. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent clients before the IRS and California taxing authorities.
• Handle federal and state tax audits, examinations, appeals, and administrative proceedings.
• Assist with tax controversy matters including collections, Offers in Compromise, installment agreements, and Collection Due Process hearings.
• Support tax litigation matters, including U.S. Tax Court proceedings.
• Advise clients on tax planning, business structuring, entity formation, and transactional matters.
• Research complex federal and state tax issues and prepare legal memoranda.
• Draft correspondence, legal pleadings, settlement proposals, and client communications.
• Collaborate closely with senior attorneys while gradually managing your own matters.
• Develop trusted relationships with sophisticated business and individual clients.
• Participate in continuing legal education and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 2+ years of tax law experience in a law firm or similar legal environment.
• Experience handling federal and/or state tax controversy matters.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and client communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Experience representing clients before the IRS or state taxing authorities is preferred.
• California Bar admission is preferred but not required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll become part of a collaborative team that values mentorship, professional development, and long-term success. We trust our attorneys with meaningful client interaction, encourage continuous learning, and provide the resources needed to build an exceptional career. You'll work on sophisticated matters, enjoy flexibility in how you work, and have a clear path for advancement while making a real impact for clients.

JPC-1663

Benefits:

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

Requirements: Must-have: CA bar license, 2-6 years of experience

Required Years as Associate: 2+ years

Additional context:

• Relocation – Yes

• Packages – Relocation assistance available

Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 2–3 years: $125K–$150K

• 4–5 years: $150K–$175K

• 5–6 years: $175K–$190K
  (Recruiter estimate based on client compensation guidance.)

Submission Email: Name / Samuel - [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Boutique tax law firm seeking an Associate Tax Attorney to handle sophisticated federal and California tax controversy, planning, and litigation matters. Client-facing role with mentorship, hybrid flexibility, relocation assistance, and strong long-term growth.

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• Client job title: Tax Attorney

• Location: San Diego, CA

• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid

• Experience: 2+

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