General Attorney (Criminal Tax)

DutiesThe incumbent of this position serves as a senior docket attorney in the Criminal Tax Division assigned to an Area Counsel (Criminal Tax) providing legal counsel to IRS Criminal Investigation (CI). The attorney specializes in assisting CI with investigations and prosecutions of violations of the internal revenue laws, the Bank Secrecy Act, money laundering statutes, and other federal criminal violations; special investigative techniques employed by CI; and criminal and civil forfeitures initiated by the IRS. The incumbent may also be assigned to cases requiring provision of legal counsel to one or more IRS Divisions (Large Business & International, Tax Exempt & Government Entities, Small Business/Self Employed, and Wage & Investment) and other Counsel and IRS offices which are responsible for serving specific groups of taxpayers.As a General Attorney (Criminal Tax), you will:Assist and advise CI Special Agents in Charge and their agents in ongoing and completed criminal investigations, both administrative and grand jury.Review completed criminal tax investigation cases where criminal prosecution is recommended.Prepare an evaluation of the report and the evidence which summarizes the salient facts, analyzes whether the evidence proves the elements of each recommended charge, assesses the strengths and weaknesses (including possible defenses) of the case, and renders an opinion on the prosecution potential of the recommended charges.Review and opine on CI seizure warrants and render ongoing advice on criminal and civil asset forfeitures.Serve as the IRS attorney in cases under the jurisdiction of the prosecutive authorities.Perform duties, as approved and monitored by the Area Counsel (Criminal Tax), that may be assigned to any other attorney in the Office of Chief Counsel regardless of function.This is not an all-inclusive list.This is an open-continuous/standing register announcement that is open 06/27/2024 to 12/31/2024. Applicants will be referred to the selecting officials and referral lists issued as vacancies occur.Cutoff for receipt of applications will be midnight EST on the date a vacancy has been determined. Applications received after that date may be considered on future referral lists. Notifications will be sent to applicants when application has been referred or not referred. The announcement may close prior to 12/31/2024, if management has succeeded in filling all vacancies and has no further use for a standing register.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentMust be a U.S. Citizen or NationalQualificationsIn order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements detailed below by the closing date of this announcement. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.Basic Requirements for General Attorney (Criminal Tax) :Possess at least the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; ANDApplicants must be an active member in good standing of the bar of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico;GS-14 Experience Requirements:1 year of general professional legal experience from any area of expertise; plus2 years of professional legal tax experienceProfessional Legal Tax Experience is defined as: Presenting evidence before a federal or state grand jury in a criminal tax or financial crimes case; trying a criminal tax or financial crimes case before a federal or state petit jury; prosecuting or defending criminal tax or financial crimes offenses; engaging in motion practice relating to the Federal Rules of Evidence or the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure; drafting or providing legal advice relating to search warrant applications; experience prosecuting or defending criminal or civil forfeiture actions, or money laundering or Bank Secrecy Act violations; providing legal advice relating to undercover operations, or the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code as they relate to criminal tax programs. At least one year of this experience must be equivalent to the work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).Note: Only experience gained after Bar Admission may be credited as Professional Legal Experience.Education Substitution:

An LL.M. degree in the field of this position (i.e.

tax ) may be substituted for the one year of the general legal experience listed above.EducationFor positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Additional informationWe may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.Relocation expenses are not authorized.This is a bargaining unit position.We offer opportunities for telework.We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.The salary range indicated in this announcement covers multiple locality areas. Your salary will be adjusted based on the post of duty for which you are selected.You may only select up to 3 location(s) to be considered for.Conditions of Employment Continued:Subject to a 1-year trial period (unless already completed).Subject to a Tenure Commitment of up to 3 yearsHave your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.Undergo an income tax verification.This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury.Required DocumentsA complete application includes 1. A resume, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position.How to ApplyThe following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 12/31/2024 and/or cut-off dates in this announcement.If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability or medical condition during any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator.

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