Internal Revenue Service
Supervisory General Attorney (Criminal Tax) - Deputy Area Counsel
Internal Revenue Service, Greensboro, North Carolina, us, 27497
Duties
The incumbent serves as the Deputy Area Counsel, within the Office of the Division Counsel/Associate Chief Counsel (Criminal Tax) and is responsible for the effective supervision, management, and performance of legal services in support of Criminal Investigation, Internal Revenue Service, within an assigned geographic area. The incumbent has been delegated authority by the Division Counsel/Associate Chief Counsel (Criminal Tax) to provide legal advice and support to Cl Director, Field Operations, and Special Agents in Charge (SAC's) at all stages of the criminal investigation; to supervise the Senior Counsels and Criminal Tax Attorneys within his/her area; and, in the absence of the Area Counsel, to act in his/her place.As a Supervisory General Attorney (Tax) - Deputy Area Counsel, you will:Work with the Area Counsel (Criminal Tax) in coordinating with Cl Director, Field Operations, and Special Agents in Charge to ensure proper levels of legal advice and support; with other Area Counsels (Criminal Tax); with Criminal Tax Division Counsel; and, with the Department of Justice to ensure national consistency of legal advice. Identify and alert Criminal Tax senior management of emerging issues, problems and areas of non-compliance.Establish and monitor performance measures and program goals for providing legal services within the Criminal Tax organization; manage field operations and staff, including Senior Counsels and Criminal Tax attorneys within his/her assigned area and resolve problems in the operation of field offices, elevate appropriate issues as necessary to assure IRS-wide consistency of resolution; and implement the Criminal Tax business unit strategy and goals that enhance compliance with the tax laws.Assist the Area Counsel (Criminal Tax) in managing the legal operations of the Area offices. This includes ensuring attorneys provide legal advice to Cl throughout the entirety of an investigation and properly review special agent's reports recommending prosecution; ensuring that all legal services are provided in a timely and responsive manner, which might entail personally providing formal written legal advice; ensuring appropriate legal support is provided by Senior Counsels and CT attorneys to the Department of Justice during the investigation and prosecution of criminal violations of the tax, tax-related and money laundering laws; and making recommendations to the Division Counsel/Associate Chief Counsel (Criminal Tax) concerning defending or appealing lower court decisions in criminal cases.Assist the Area Counsel (Criminal Tax) in working with the Cl Director, Field Operations and Special Agents in Charge to ensure national consistency, yet retain local expertise; in maintaining close coordination with the Cl Director, Field Operations and Special Agents in Charge, or as appropriate, with the United States Attorneys, officials of the Department of Justice and other law enforcement agencies; in providing day-to-day legal advice to the Cl Director, Field Operations, Special Agents in Charge, and other Cl personnel within the geographic area; and, in providing timely, quality support through field advice, training, and other initiatives.Assist the Area Counsel (Criminal Tax) to implement and evaluate operational policies and procedures designed to improve the delivery of legal services.Coordinate with other functions of the Office of Chief Counsel and the Internal Revenue Service on civil tax matters that might affect or be affected by matters under criminal investigation.Participate in continuing professional education programs and other training for both Cl and Counsel. Assist the Division Counsel/ Associate Chief Counsel (Criminal Tax) as members of CT Division-wide working groups, task forces, or ad hoc projects.This is not an all-inclusive list.Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Refer to "Additional Information"Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying.Must be a U.S. Citizen or NationalQualifications
In 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 Supervisory General Attorney (Tax) - Deputy Area Counsel: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-15 Experience Requirements:1 year of general professional legal experience from any area of expertise; plus3 years of professional legal tax experienceProfessional Legal Tax Experience is defined as: Providing legal advice relating to the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code or undercover operations as they relate to criminal tax programs; 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 application; experience prosecuting or defending criminal or civil forfeiture actions, or money laundering or Bank Secrecy Act violations. 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-14).Note: Only experience gained after Bar Admission may be credited as Professional Legal Experience.Education Substitution:
An LL.M. degree in the field of the position ( tax, GLS-related, or P&A- FOIA/Disclosure related field ) may be substituted for the one year of the general legal experience listed above.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.Education
For 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 information
We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.Relocation expenses are not authorized.This is a non-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.Conditions of Employment Continued:
Subject to a 1-year trial period (unless already completed).Subject to a 1-year supervisory or managerial probationary 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.File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.Undergo an income tax verification.The employment of any candidate, including a current employee or a new hire, selected for this position may be conditional upon classification and/or audit of federal tax returns.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 Documents
A 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 (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).All applicants
are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.)An unofficial or official transcript(s) for your J.D. degree or LL.M. degree (an official transcript is required if you are selected)An 8-10 page legal writing sampleA memorandum of interest summarizing your interest in the positionCurrent Chief Counsel Employees are also required to submit:A copy of your most recent, signed, completed annual performance appraisal which includes the final rating.A Supervisory Report for Supervisory or Management Positions regarding your suitability for the position as completed by your current supervisor.How to Apply
The 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 11/14/2024 and/or cut-off dates in this announcement.
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The incumbent serves as the Deputy Area Counsel, within the Office of the Division Counsel/Associate Chief Counsel (Criminal Tax) and is responsible for the effective supervision, management, and performance of legal services in support of Criminal Investigation, Internal Revenue Service, within an assigned geographic area. The incumbent has been delegated authority by the Division Counsel/Associate Chief Counsel (Criminal Tax) to provide legal advice and support to Cl Director, Field Operations, and Special Agents in Charge (SAC's) at all stages of the criminal investigation; to supervise the Senior Counsels and Criminal Tax Attorneys within his/her area; and, in the absence of the Area Counsel, to act in his/her place.As a Supervisory General Attorney (Tax) - Deputy Area Counsel, you will:Work with the Area Counsel (Criminal Tax) in coordinating with Cl Director, Field Operations, and Special Agents in Charge to ensure proper levels of legal advice and support; with other Area Counsels (Criminal Tax); with Criminal Tax Division Counsel; and, with the Department of Justice to ensure national consistency of legal advice. Identify and alert Criminal Tax senior management of emerging issues, problems and areas of non-compliance.Establish and monitor performance measures and program goals for providing legal services within the Criminal Tax organization; manage field operations and staff, including Senior Counsels and Criminal Tax attorneys within his/her assigned area and resolve problems in the operation of field offices, elevate appropriate issues as necessary to assure IRS-wide consistency of resolution; and implement the Criminal Tax business unit strategy and goals that enhance compliance with the tax laws.Assist the Area Counsel (Criminal Tax) in managing the legal operations of the Area offices. This includes ensuring attorneys provide legal advice to Cl throughout the entirety of an investigation and properly review special agent's reports recommending prosecution; ensuring that all legal services are provided in a timely and responsive manner, which might entail personally providing formal written legal advice; ensuring appropriate legal support is provided by Senior Counsels and CT attorneys to the Department of Justice during the investigation and prosecution of criminal violations of the tax, tax-related and money laundering laws; and making recommendations to the Division Counsel/Associate Chief Counsel (Criminal Tax) concerning defending or appealing lower court decisions in criminal cases.Assist the Area Counsel (Criminal Tax) in working with the Cl Director, Field Operations and Special Agents in Charge to ensure national consistency, yet retain local expertise; in maintaining close coordination with the Cl Director, Field Operations and Special Agents in Charge, or as appropriate, with the United States Attorneys, officials of the Department of Justice and other law enforcement agencies; in providing day-to-day legal advice to the Cl Director, Field Operations, Special Agents in Charge, and other Cl personnel within the geographic area; and, in providing timely, quality support through field advice, training, and other initiatives.Assist the Area Counsel (Criminal Tax) to implement and evaluate operational policies and procedures designed to improve the delivery of legal services.Coordinate with other functions of the Office of Chief Counsel and the Internal Revenue Service on civil tax matters that might affect or be affected by matters under criminal investigation.Participate in continuing professional education programs and other training for both Cl and Counsel. Assist the Division Counsel/ Associate Chief Counsel (Criminal Tax) as members of CT Division-wide working groups, task forces, or ad hoc projects.This is not an all-inclusive list.Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Refer to "Additional Information"Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying.Must be a U.S. Citizen or NationalQualifications
In 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 Supervisory General Attorney (Tax) - Deputy Area Counsel: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-15 Experience Requirements:1 year of general professional legal experience from any area of expertise; plus3 years of professional legal tax experienceProfessional Legal Tax Experience is defined as: Providing legal advice relating to the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code or undercover operations as they relate to criminal tax programs; 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 application; experience prosecuting or defending criminal or civil forfeiture actions, or money laundering or Bank Secrecy Act violations. 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-14).Note: Only experience gained after Bar Admission may be credited as Professional Legal Experience.Education Substitution:
An LL.M. degree in the field of the position ( tax, GLS-related, or P&A- FOIA/Disclosure related field ) may be substituted for the one year of the general legal experience listed above.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.Education
For 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 information
We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.Relocation expenses are not authorized.This is a non-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.Conditions of Employment Continued:
Subject to a 1-year trial period (unless already completed).Subject to a 1-year supervisory or managerial probationary 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.File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.Undergo an income tax verification.The employment of any candidate, including a current employee or a new hire, selected for this position may be conditional upon classification and/or audit of federal tax returns.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 Documents
A 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 (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).All applicants
are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.)An unofficial or official transcript(s) for your J.D. degree or LL.M. degree (an official transcript is required if you are selected)An 8-10 page legal writing sampleA memorandum of interest summarizing your interest in the positionCurrent Chief Counsel Employees are also required to submit:A copy of your most recent, signed, completed annual performance appraisal which includes the final rating.A Supervisory Report for Supervisory or Management Positions regarding your suitability for the position as completed by your current supervisor.How to Apply
The 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 11/14/2024 and/or cut-off dates in this announcement.
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