Internal Revenue Service
Paralegal Specialist
Internal Revenue Service, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
DutiesThe Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division Counsel (TEGEDC) provides legal services on program matters, including tax issues relating to employee benefit programs (including qualified retirement plans, deferred compensation arrangements, and health and welfare programs), IRAs, executive compensation, exempt organizations, federal, state, local and Indian tribal governments, tax exempt bonds, and employment tax. The TEGE Division Counsel also directs the counsel-wide litigation programs with respect to these issues. TEGE Division Counsel employs attorneys nationwide with over 50 attorneys located in Washington DC, Chicago, Denver, Farmers Branch (Dallas), Jacksonville, Westbury (Long Island), Baltimore, Salt Lake City, Thousand Oaks, Laguna Niguel, Seattle, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Hartford, New York City (Manhattan), Greensboro, St Petersburg (future Tampa Office)* and Houston.**It is anticipated the St. Petersburg office will transition to permanent space in Tampa in early FY25. Any selectees for St. Petersburg will be required to report to Tampa once the office is opened.As a Paralegal Specialist, you will:Review legal and administrative files to analyze facts and issues. Determine if jurisdiction is correct.Assist in preparing and filing Administrative Records in docketed declaratory judgment cases, including the redacting of these documents (exhibits) that are to be filed with the U.S. Tax Court.Assist with trial preparation. Conduct legal, IDRS and internet research. Locate witnesses, draft subpoenas, interview witnesses. Assist attorneys in the maintenance of compilation of trial exhibits, stipulation of facts, etc. Monitor trial deadlines.Assist with identifying and hiring expert witnesses and preparation of the expert witness procurement package. Monitor the status of expert witness contracts. Assist with closing cases taking into account the statute of limitations.Provide logistical trial support, such as arranging and preparing out of town facilities, ensuring arrangements are made for shipping records and for ordering of equipment for trial support, and ensuring proper lodging and travel arrangements are made.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.RequirementsMust be a U.S. Citizen or NationalIn 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.QualificationsTo qualify for this position of Paralegal Specialist you must meet the qualification requirements listed below by the closing of this announcement:For GS-09:Specialized Experience:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience is defined as conducting legal research; reviewing facts and evidence; drafting legal documents (such as pleadings, motions, answers, or settlement documents);
AND
assisting attorneys with preparing cases for trial (such as procuring expert witnesses, preparing witness reimbursement forms, preparing subpoenas, maintaining case reports). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).
OREducation Substitution:
You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B. or J.D. in a related field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
ORCombination of Education and Experience:
You may qualify by a combination of experience and education: Options for qualifying based on a combination are identified in the online questions.For GS-11:Specialized Experience:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience is defined as independently conducting legal research; reviewing facts and evidence; drafting legal documents (such as pleadings, motions, answers, settlement documents, or stipulations of facts); assisting attorneys with preparing cases for trial (such as procuring expert witnesses, preparing witness reimbursement forms, preparing subpoenas, maintaining case reports, or providing e-discovery support);
AND
providing litigation support during trial (such as running exhibit software, handling travel and space logistics, or arranging for IT support). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
OREducation Substitution:
You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M. in a related field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
ORCombination of Education and Experience:
You may qualify by a combination of experience and education: Options for qualifying based on a combination are identified in the online questions.NOTE : If qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application package.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.FOREIGN EDUCATION:
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency.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 (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.) To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume.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 09/20/2024 and/or cut-off dates in this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 7:00 AM - 4:30PM . ET, Monday - Friday).
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Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience is defined as conducting legal research; reviewing facts and evidence; drafting legal documents (such as pleadings, motions, answers, or settlement documents);
AND
assisting attorneys with preparing cases for trial (such as procuring expert witnesses, preparing witness reimbursement forms, preparing subpoenas, maintaining case reports). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).
OREducation Substitution:
You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B. or J.D. in a related field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
ORCombination of Education and Experience:
You may qualify by a combination of experience and education: Options for qualifying based on a combination are identified in the online questions.For GS-11:Specialized Experience:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience is defined as independently conducting legal research; reviewing facts and evidence; drafting legal documents (such as pleadings, motions, answers, settlement documents, or stipulations of facts); assisting attorneys with preparing cases for trial (such as procuring expert witnesses, preparing witness reimbursement forms, preparing subpoenas, maintaining case reports, or providing e-discovery support);
AND
providing litigation support during trial (such as running exhibit software, handling travel and space logistics, or arranging for IT support). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
OREducation Substitution:
You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M. in a related field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
ORCombination of Education and Experience:
You may qualify by a combination of experience and education: Options for qualifying based on a combination are identified in the online questions.NOTE : If qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application package.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.FOREIGN EDUCATION:
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency.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 (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.) To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume.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 09/20/2024 and/or cut-off dates in this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 7:00 AM - 4:30PM . ET, Monday - Friday).
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