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Attorney-Adviser (Tax) (Senior Technician Reviewer)
Internal Revenue Service · Posted 47 days ago
About the Role
With nearly 1,700 attorneys, IRS Chief Counsel is the largest tax law firm nationwide. Our attorneys are among top tax law practitioners and some of the very best legal minds found anywhere. Together with the IRS, we serve the public by applying the tax code with fairness and integrity. After pausing hiring in 2025, we now seek new law graduates and experienced attorneys to join us. Click to learn more: IRS Office of Chief Counsel Careers Site Meet Our People Learn about our Legal Divisions
What You'll Do
- →The Associate Chief Counsel, Procedure and Administration (PA) located in Washington, DC, is responsible for handling a broad range of legal issues arising in IRS initiatives and enforcement.
- →As an Attorney-Adviser (Tax) (Senior Technician Reviewer), you will: Act as a legal and technical adviser to the Branch Chief or to other officials of the Associate Chief Counsel (PA) or the Chief Counsel's Office on the most difficult, important, and complex professional, legal and policy matters in the branch.
- →These matters involve detailed and extensive research on complicated legal problems with broad ramifications for tax administration.
- →In consultation with the Branch Chief, assign work to the attorneys and specialists within the branch and advise on approaches to be taken.
- →Review work products and provides feedback on work performed.
- →Lead special projects and handle high visibility assignments.
- →Act as a reviewer and/or initiator for some of the most complicated and difficult assignments in the branch and assist with the development and drafting of Internal Revenue legislation and regulations, rulings, technical advice, and other advisory products assigned to the branch.
- →Support the work of IRS and Chief Counsel components in all aspects of their work, including litigation activities, technical advice and guidance, and the preparation of briefs and appellate recommendations.
- →Many issues presented for decision require extensive consideration in the field and elsewhere.
- →Conduct conferences and represent the IRS in the resolution of some of the most complex, technical problems presented by taxpayers and their representatives.
- →Represent the Office on training sessions, presentations and panel discussions before IRS and Chief Counsel components, other governmental agencies and business and professional groups on technical and legal matters relating to the work of the branch.
- →In the absence of the Branch Chief, act as Branch Chief performing the full range of duties of that position.
- →This is not an all-inclusive list.
Requirements
- ✓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.
- ✓For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
- ✓If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency.
- ✓For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).
Personality Fit
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