Legal Writer

Tax Notes

. Writes summaries of tax-related court cases, legislation, regulations, public comments on regulations, guidance, administrative rulings, and news releases pertaining to tax policy and law .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeFalls Church • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $87,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tax-related writing and editing, with a strong understanding of tax policy and law. Proficient in managing content within a CMS and adhering to publication standards and deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

J.D.Tax Publishing ExperienceContent Management System ProficiencyResearch and Editing SkillsDeadline Management

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Hard Skills

Tax Law SummarizationLegislation AnalysisInternal Revenue Code KnowledgeCitation Style AdherenceOnline Publishing Familiarity

Soft Skills

Highly MotivatedWell-OrganizedTeam CollaborationAbility to Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

MS WindowsMS Word

Certifications & Qualifications

J.D.

Industry Keywords

Tax PolicyTax RegulationsAdministrative RulingsPublic CommentsExplanatory Writing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Writes summaries of tax-related court cases, legislation, regulations, public comments on regulations, guidance, administrative rulings, and news releases pertaining to tax policy and law
Creates explanatory writing as assigned, such as Internal Revenue Code section summaries
Enters information in the Content Management System according to established procedures
Keeps abreast of current events through pertinent literature, media, and contacts with government officials, tax professionals, industry groups, and others
Adheres to established publication deadlines and company style guidelines
May organize, prioritize, and assign source material for summarizing
Edits for substance, style, and accuracy, conducts research as needed, and ensures proper citation style
Alerts editorial staff about newsworthy documents and developments

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. required
Highly motivated and well-organized
Ability to work under deadline pressure in a team environment
Good computer skills, including working knowledge of MS Windows and MS Word
Familiarity with online publishing and web-content management
Previous experience in tax publishing or practice preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health/Dental/Vision
401K: Immediately vested
Tuition assistance
Qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PFSL)
Generous Paid Time Off
Dog-friendly office
Private gym onsite
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life and AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
Pet Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Trade Publication/News Subscription Reimbursement
Exercise Room
Paid Holidays
Vacation and Sick Leave
Parental Leave