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Law Office of Gerald W. Kelly
Senior Associate Attorney - Tax Controversy and Tax Litigation
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A Litigation Lawyer, also known as a litigator or trial lawyer, represent plaintiffs and defendants in civil lawsuits. They manage all phases of the litigation from the investigation, pleadings, and discovery through the pre-trial, trial, settlement, and appeal processes.
$142,709 / year median in Maryland
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Senior Associate Attorney - Tax Controversy and Tax Litigation Law Office of Gerald W. Kelly Columbia, MD Job Details Full-time $85,000 - $160,000 a year 3 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Professional development assistance Qualifications Legal advocacy Tax controversy Management Doctoral degree U.S. District Court experience Resolving tax liens Tax law U.S. Tax Court experience Employment law case experience Managing legal teams Doctor of Law (JD) Litigation Negotiating tax settlements Defending clients during tax audits Tax court representation Bar Administrative law Full Job Description Job Summary An established Central Maryland law firm seeks a talented attorney to join our thriving tax controversy and tax litigation practice. We represent individuals and businesses in high-stakes, complex civil and criminal tax matters. The successful candidate must be thoroughly familiar with IRS administrative practice and procedure and federal tax litigation, including U.S. Tax Court and U.S. District Court. The attorney will immediately assume responsibility for a full case inventory. Responsibilities Represent clients administratively before the IRS. Represent targets, subjects, and witnesses in administrative and grand jury criminal tax investigations. Resolve collection matters by negotiating Offers in Compromise, installment agreements, and currently not collectible status. Represent clients in IRS examination matters. Resolve employment tax issues, including Trust Fund Recovery Penalty investigations. File administrative appeals, including Collection Due Process, CAP, protests of proposed examination adjustments, TFRP assessments, penalty relief, and tax lien issues. Draft pleadings, motions, and memoranda. Take and defend depositions. Appear in court for hearings and trials. Communicate effectively with clients regarding case status and strategy. Manage case files efficiently to ensure all deadlines are met. Manage and review the work of other attorneys and staff. Requirements Juris Doctor degree. Admission to the bar of any state or the District of Columbia. Proven experience in tax controversy and tax litigation. In-depth understanding of how the IRS is structured and operates. Ability to manage attorneys and staff. Strong legal research and writings skills. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills. This an opportunity to play a critical role in representing clients embroiled in the most challenging civil and criminal tax cases and to obtain substantive litigation experience. The firm places a high value on professional development and growth. We look forward to receiving your application.