Tax Disputes & Litigation Associate
Tax Disputes & Litigation Associate
Location: Washington, D.C.
A specialist tax-focused firm is seeking a junior associate to join its Tax Disputes & Litigation practice in Washington, D.C. The team represents clients across IRS examinations, appeals, and federal tax litigation, offering the opportunity for early responsibility, hands-on factual development, and direct client interaction. This is an exceptional platform for a junior tax litigator looking to deepen their experience in a highly regarded practice.
Key Responsibilities:
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Conduct legal research and draft internal memoranda, client advice, and persuasive briefs.
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Manage factual investigations, including document review, witness interviews, and responses to IRS information requests.
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Support matters before the IRS Examination Division, IRS Independent Office of Appeals, and in federal litigation.
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Participate in eDiscovery, deposition preparation, and defence of depositions.
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Work collaboratively with senior associates and partners across substantive tax disciplines.
Who You Are:
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1–3 years of tax controversy, tax litigation, or relevant government experience (IRS, Treasury, DOJ).
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Strong academic credentials with excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills.
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Detail-oriented, organised, and capable of working under time-sensitive deadlines.
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LLM in Tax is beneficial but not required.
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Experience working directly with the IRS or the DOJ Tax Division is advantageous.
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Genuine interest in tax disputes, factual development, and complex statutory interpretation.
Compensation:
Salary Range: Competitive market rate (DOE)
Benefits: Comprehensive health, retirement, and parental leave benefits, along with strong training, mentorship, and early responsibility
Interested?
Contact Max at max@thepeopleof.co.uk to express interest or learn more.
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