Internal Revenue Service
General Attorney (Tax) - Senior Counsel Branch 6
Internal Revenue Service, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
General Attorney (Tax) - Senior Counsel Branch 6
Office of Chief Counsel, IRS, seeks enthusiastic individuals to serve taxpayers fairly and with integrity by providing correct and impartial interpretation of the internal revenue laws and the highest quality legal advice and representation for the IRS.
Duties The Senior Counsel serves as a legal expert on matters under the jurisdiction of the Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (International) (INTL), acting as consultant to the Branch Chiefs and other branch managers, the Deputy Associate Chief Counsel, and the Associate Chief Counsel. INTL develops guidance and provides legal advice and litigation support services on matters involving the taxation of U.S. persons with foreign activities and the taxation of foreign persons with U.S. activities.
As a General Attorney (Tax) - Senior Counsel, you will:
Serve as Senior Counsel with responsibility for personally handling, and performing technical review of, some of the office's most complex, important or novel case/project assignments.
Serve as team leader on large-scale INTL guidance and publication projects.
In connection with the review of Chief Counsel Advice and similar documents, develop procedural guidelines to assist INTL attorneys.
Research complex issues and trends affecting INTL legal services and determine likely legal ramifications on INTL programs.
Serve as a primary reviewer on proposed legislation with potential impact on INTL programs.
This is not an all-inclusive list. If selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform the duties of the position and will receive training to help you grow in the position.
Salary
$163,964 - $191,900/year
Conditions of Employment
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
Qualifications To qualify for this position of General Attorney (Tax) Senior Counsel you must meet the qualification requirements listed below by the closing of this announcement:
Possess at least the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; AND
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; plus
3 years of professional legal tax experience.
Education Substitution:
An LL.M. degree in the field of the position may be substituted for the one year of the general legal experience listed above.
Required Documents A complete application includes:
A resume
Vacancy question responses
Submission of any required documents
In addition, applicants are required to submit:
An unofficial or official transcript(s) for your J.D. degree or LL.M. degree.
An 8-10 page legal writing sample.
A copy of your most recent, signed, completed annual performance appraisal.
A memorandum of interest summarizing your interest in the position.
A Supervisory Report for Non Supervisory Positions (Senior Counsel Only).
How to Apply
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by the closing date.
To begin, click
Apply
to access the online application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents.
Complete the online application and submit the application.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about federal benefits.
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Duties The Senior Counsel serves as a legal expert on matters under the jurisdiction of the Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (International) (INTL), acting as consultant to the Branch Chiefs and other branch managers, the Deputy Associate Chief Counsel, and the Associate Chief Counsel. INTL develops guidance and provides legal advice and litigation support services on matters involving the taxation of U.S. persons with foreign activities and the taxation of foreign persons with U.S. activities.
As a General Attorney (Tax) - Senior Counsel, you will:
Serve as Senior Counsel with responsibility for personally handling, and performing technical review of, some of the office's most complex, important or novel case/project assignments.
Serve as team leader on large-scale INTL guidance and publication projects.
In connection with the review of Chief Counsel Advice and similar documents, develop procedural guidelines to assist INTL attorneys.
Research complex issues and trends affecting INTL legal services and determine likely legal ramifications on INTL programs.
Serve as a primary reviewer on proposed legislation with potential impact on INTL programs.
This is not an all-inclusive list. If selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform the duties of the position and will receive training to help you grow in the position.
Salary
$163,964 - $191,900/year
Conditions of Employment
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
Qualifications To qualify for this position of General Attorney (Tax) Senior Counsel you must meet the qualification requirements listed below by the closing of this announcement:
Possess at least the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; AND
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; plus
3 years of professional legal tax experience.
Education Substitution:
An LL.M. degree in the field of the position may be substituted for the one year of the general legal experience listed above.
Required Documents A complete application includes:
A resume
Vacancy question responses
Submission of any required documents
In addition, applicants are required to submit:
An unofficial or official transcript(s) for your J.D. degree or LL.M. degree.
An 8-10 page legal writing sample.
A copy of your most recent, signed, completed annual performance appraisal.
A memorandum of interest summarizing your interest in the position.
A Supervisory Report for Non Supervisory Positions (Senior Counsel Only).
How to Apply
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by the closing date.
To begin, click
Apply
to access the online application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents.
Complete the online application and submit the application.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about federal benefits.
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