Gordon Law Group, Ltd. Law Clerk Skokie, IL · Part time

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Gordon Law Group is an award-winning Chicago law firm focusing on 4 core service areas: Tax Compliance, Tax Controversy, Corporate Law, and Cryptocurrency Law.

About Gordon Law Group

Gordon Law Group is a nationally recognized tax and business law firm based in the Chicago area, serving clients across the U.S. and internationally. Our Tax Resolution Department handles sophisticated IRS disputes ranging from correspondence audits and examinations to Collection Due Process hearings, criminal tax defense, and U.S. Tax Court and U.S. District Court litigation. We are strategic, results-driven advocates for our clients, and we are looking for a law clerk who shares that mindset.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated law student to join our Tax Resolution team as a Law Clerk. This is a substantive, hands-on law clerkship where you will work directly with highly experienced litigation attorneys on active IRS audit defense and tax litigation matters. You will conduct legal research, draft pleadings and other advocacy documents, and develop a real fluency in federal tax procedure .

Responsibilities

·      Research and analyze federal tax law, IRS administrative procedures, and Tax Court rules and precedent

·      Draft legal memoranda, IRS protest letters, penalty abatement requests, and litigation support documents

·      Assist with case preparation for IRS examinations, Appeals hearings, and litigation

·      Review and analyze IRS notices, transcripts, and correspondence

Qualifications

Required:

Current enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school, 2L standing or above

Completion of at least one law school tax course (Federal Income Tax or equivalent)

 

Preferred:

Participation in a law school tax clinic

Mock trial or moot court experience

Strong legal research and writing skills; comfort with Westlaw or Lexis

Interest in federal tax controversy, IRS procedure, or tax litigation as a practice area

What You’ll Gain

This clerkship offers direct exposure to the full arc of tax controversy work, from the earliest stages of an IRS examination through administrative appeals and, where appropriate, litigation. You will develop practical skills in a specialized area of law that very few law students get meaningful access to before graduation, and you will have the opportunity to work with highly experienced lawyers who are invested in your growth and will take the time to train and educate you on the art of tax controversy work.