Associate Attorney TCS

As a Tax Controversy Services (TCS) Associate Attorney, you will represent a wide range of small and mid-size companies defending their rights against government (state and federal) challenges. This role is a unique opportunity to leverage and enhance your litigation skills in a client-centric environment, often requiring you to engage and work with C-level executives and other senior-level professionals. You will learn a tremendous amount concerning numerous industries and business operations across the countryAs a national premier consulting firm, alliant is focused on providing solutions to help businesses transform and thrive. alliant offers six different service lines to our clients and this role is within the alliantgroup service line which helps companies identify and leverage the largest federal and state incentives available including R&D and 179D.Responsibilities:* Evaluate evidence, develop realistic evaluations of cases, and position our clients to ensure the best opportunity for success* Develop and implement strategies to best represent clients in federal and/or state examinations* Gather, review, and analyze required and necessary documentation in response to requests from federal and/or state government* Draft and prepare information for presentation to the federal and/or state government* Prepare witnesses and participate in client interviews with the federal and/or state government* Prepare and present client cases before federal and/or state government* Conduct legal research and draft memorandum and other documents to be submitted to the federal and/or state government* Serve as the main point of contact between clients and the federal and/or state government and provide exceptional client service* Manage and maintain client relationships and collaboratively work with multi-disciplinary teams in a constructive fashion to drive resultsQualifications* JD or equivalent, and active license to practice law in any state* Preferred 2 years of experience as an attorney with the ability to maintain own docket* Litigation experience is preferred including experience in depositions and trial preparation/participation* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Highly professional, competitive, and collaborative* Strong aptitude, highly motivated, and career minded* High sense of urgency with the ability to meet deadlines and changing priorities* Receptiveness to performance feedback within a team environment is essential* Available to travel 15-25% within the United States* Candidate must reside or relocate to Houston, TXalliant offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including 100% employer paid medical/dental premiums for single coverage, 401(k) matching, PTO, company provided life insurance and disability, onsite gym and group fitness classes, paid covered parking, daily allowance for onsite café and Starbucks, and more!Do Work That Matters. alliant#LI-CH1