Paralegal - Tax Controversy​/Energy Tax

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R5170

We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success.
* This position may be filled in Washington D.C., or Dallas.
*** General Description
** We are seeking a Tax Paralegal to join our team! This person will assist the Tax Controversy group in various types of legal matters and provide assistance in preparing legal documents; research and compile data; prepare drafts of documents; maintain responsibility for files, calendars and meetings, etc.
** Key Responsibilities and

Essential Job Functions:

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* ** Case Management**  + Track client document submissions / responses    - Create One Drive or HighQ sites for clients to submit documents    - Follow up with clients (or remind attorneys to) re document submissions  + Submit documents to the IRS  + Track submissions  + Manage HK Workflow Design IRS Audit Tracker and the pending Litigation Tracker
* ** Trial Support**  + Calendar statute deadlines  + Conform court filings to local rules  + Track filings from opposing counsel  + Calendar deadlines for filings  + Maintain electronic pleading pads  + Prepare indices, appendices, and other exhibits to court filings  + Prepare exhibit lists  + Organize complex facts
* ** Document Drafting**  + Start draft documents from preexisting templates  + Proofread documents for finalization  + Prepare and assemble exhibits  + Prepare physical mailings, review for document completeness, and confirm delivery  + Prepare tax entity and structure charts  + Use firm AI tools to create templates for commonly used responses to the IRS (e.g., penalty abatement requests)
* ** Legal Research**  + Track and keep group apprised of changes to developing legislation and cases, particularly existing ERC cases  + Gather and organize statutes, regulations, and IRS guidance and governmental orders for ERC cases  + Use firm AI tools to teach the LLM (language learning model) specific tax terms which will result in more accurate tax search results
* ** State and Federal Searches, Forms, and Filings**  + Prepare federal and state powers of attorney for tax controversy matters and file with CAF unit  + Obtain IRS taxpayer transcripts and other records from state or IRS  + Perform SOS and Comptroller searches for entity names, dbas, filing history, ownership information, and tax compliance
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* Required Skills:

*** Organizational skills and attention to detail to work independently, meet frequent deadlines and produce a high-quality work product.
* Organizational skills to maintain daily accounting of time records and input timesheets into the system directly.
* Communication skills to interact with all levels of internal staff, attorneys and management and external clients of the firm.
* Analytical and critical thinking skills sufficient to make decisions regarding daily work.
* Time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.
* Document management, tracking, and AI skills or ability to quickly learn
* E-filing skills
** Required Qualifications &

Education:

*** 5 – 10 years of experience in a related area
* Bachelor’s degree
** Preferred Qualifications &

Education:

*** Paralegal certification a plus
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* Physical Requirements:

*** Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
* Moderate or advanced keyboard usage.
* This position may be filled in District of Columbia. The base salary range for this position is listed below. These ranges may not be applicable to other locations.  An individual's actual compensation will depend on the individual's qualifications and experience. In addition to the base compensation, Holland & Knight provides bonus opportunities and an exceptional benefits package.*
* * District of Columbia – $40.60 - $61.00/hrly
*** Benefits:
** Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to…