[Hiring] Tax Associate Attorney @Law Office of Pietro Canestrelli

Role Description

Great tax attorneys do more than understand the law. They know how to advocate for the people behind the tax problem. At the Law Office of Pietro Canestrelli (LOPC), we help business owners and individuals navigate complex tax challenges, protect what they've built, and move forward with confidence.

We're a boutique tax law firm seeking a Tax Associate Attorney with 3–4 years of experience in tax controversy, tax resolution, or tax planning. The right attorney enjoys solving complex problems, takes ownership of their cases, communicates proactively, and understands that exceptional legal representation requires both technical precision and genuine client care.

This is a fully remote, full-time position offering meaningful client work, professional development, a collaborative team, and performance-based earning opportunities.

• Annual Base Salary: $110,000–$120,000, commensurate with experience, demonstrated capability, and geographic market considerations.
• Quarterly Performance Bonus: Opportunity to earn based on billables.
• Total Annual Cash Compensation Target Opportunity: $134,000–$144,000, including base salary and maximum quarterly performance bonuses.
• Billable Expectations: Target of 6 billable hours per day within a standard 8-hour workday.

Responsibilities include:

• Represent clients before the IRS and state taxing authorities in tax controversy and resolution matters.
• Develop and execute strategies involving audits, collections, appeals, and tax dispute resolution.
• Assist business owners and individuals with proactive tax planning and risk mitigation.
• Independently manage assigned matters, deadlines, case progression, and client expectations.
• Provide timely, proactive client communication and clearly explain legal strategies and next steps.
• Conduct legal research, analyze tax records, and prepare correspondence, memoranda, and legal arguments.
• Collaborate with attorneys, legal assistants, and the production team to deliver effective client representation.
• Meet established productivity goals, including a target of 6 billable hours per day within a standard 8-hour workday.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience in tax controversy, tax resolution, tax planning, or a closely related tax practice.
• Active law license in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Experience representing clients before the IRS and/or state taxing authorities.
• Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage legal matters and client relationships.
• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and attention to deadlines.
• Proactive, accountable, and receptive to professional feedback and development.
• Comfortable working independently within a fully remote, collaborative law firm environment.

Benefits

• 401(k): Eligibility for participation and employer matching begins after 60 days of employment.
• Health Benefits: Group health coverage and supplemental benefit offerings.
• Professional Development: Structured onboarding, ongoing training, and CLE support.
• Work Environment: Fully remote with collaborative leadership and established support systems.
• Quarterly performance bonuses are based on established eligibility criteria and results and are not guaranteed.