Tax Controversy Services - Associate Attorney

alliantgroup, LP is currently experiencing explosive growth! As a national consulting firm focused on being the voice to the middle market, our mission is simple: Strengthening American businesses. How do we do this? We hire the brightest talent with the most diverse backgrounds who are passionate about making a difference. It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

alliantgroup, LP is a national consulting firm focused on being the voice to the middle market, our mission is simple: Strengthening American businesses. How do we do this? We hire the brightest talent with the most diverse backgrounds who are passionate about making a difference. It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

alliantgroup's Tax Controversy Services team has defended clients in more than 500 state and federal audits and in tax-related litigation, often sustaining a large percentage of the claims. We serve clients in numerous industries including manufacturing, aerospace, architecture/engineering, electrical contracting, software, life sciences, chemical, brewing, apparel, and agriculture.

As an Associate Attorney, you will defend small and mid-size companies against the IRS and taxing authorities. This is a great opportunity to utilize your litigation background in a client focused environment as well as gain a specific, highly valued skill set.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate evidence, develop realistic evaluations of cases and position our clients to prevail
• Develop, evaluate and implement defense strategies and represent clients in all IRS and state taxing audits and examinations
• Gather, review and analyze all required documentation and prepare primary responses to IRS requests
• Draft and prepare information for presentation to the IRS and State Taxing Authorities
• Serve as the main point of contact between clients and taxing authority and provide exceptional client service

Qualifications

• 2+ years litigation experience including 1st chair trial experience and/or significant deposition experience required.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills required
• Collaborative, self-motivated, competitive, and highly professional
• 15%-25% travel required

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