Tax Controversy Associate - Denver - 0333

Greenspoon Marder LLP

$100K — $145K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of experience in tax or an LLM in tax required
  • Strong interest in state and federal tax audits, litigation, and collection matters
  • Desirable experience with accounting, Bank Secrecy Act, payroll tax, and audits
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are essential
  • Effective writing skills are important for this position
  • Must be admitted to the Colorado Bar

Responsibilities

  • Join and support the Tax Controversy group in various audits and litigation matters
  • Collaborate with partners to provide mentorship and guidance
  • Handle state and federal tax controversies effectively
  • Perform thorough research and analysis on tax-related issues
  • Contribute to developing individualized performance metrics and billable hour goals
  • Engage with clients to understand and address their tax concerns

Benefits

  • Heavily subsidized health insurance premiums
  • Firm paid HSA contributions ranging from $600 to $1,200 annually
  • 100% coverage of employee-only dental and vision insurance premiums
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts available
  • Firm-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offered
  • 11 paid holidays in 2026
  • Generous PTO for full-time employees
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) options from day one with discretionary matching contributions
Full Job Description
Greenspoon Marder's Tax Controversy group is seeking an associate to join our Downtown Denver office. Ideal candidates will have 1 to 3 years of experience or an LLM in tax and a strong interest in state and federal tax audits, litigation and collection matters. Experience with accounting, Bank Secrecy Act, payroll tax, and other types of federal and state audits is also desirable. Attention to detail, organization, and effective writing are important for this position. Colorado Bar required.

Associate Life:

Associate life at Greenspoon Marder is entrepreneurial, collaborative, and rewarding. Associates have access to interesting work, partners who actually mentor, and flexible paths to partnership. Billable hour goals and performance metrics are individualized based on your practice group, professional goals, experience, and more. Greenspoon Marder is not a one-size-fits-all Firm. When surveyed, associates have said:

"The Firm fosters a culture where people can work well and play well together."

"The partners I report to are great - they care about me not just in a work setting, which makes for a better overall experience."

"I am given opportunities other associates at my level at other Firms are not given."

Think Greenspoon Marder might be a fit for you? Let's talk!

Most Firm benefits are effective on your first day:

  • Heavily subsidized health insurance premiums
  • Our health plan includes Firm paid HSA contributions ranging from $600 and $1,200 annually
  • Firm pays 100% of employee only premium for dental and vision insurance and provides inexpensive options for dependents.
  • Tax advantaged account options like Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts
  • Life Insurance, paid by the Firm
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance, paid by the Firm
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 11 paid holidays (in 2026)
  • Generous PTO for full-time employees
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) options from day one. Eligible for discretionary Firm matching contribution.


The expected salary range for this position is between $100,000 to $145,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

All inquiries will be kept confidential.

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