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General Attorney (Employment and Labor Law)
Internal Revenue Service · Posted 3 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 Office of Chief Counsel, General Legal Services (GLS) serves as in-house counsel to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Chief Counsel, providing legal services over a broad spectrum of non-tax matters including labor and employment, ethics, fiscal, appropriations, procurement, contracts, and technology.
- →Work in the GLS Area Counsel field offices is focused on providing advice, support, and litigation representation for IRS and Chief Counsel management in administrative fora and in arbitration, with the majority of case work centering on labor, equal employment opportunity (EEO), and personnel law.
- →The field offices also provide assistance to the Department of Justice (DOJ) in federal courts on such matters, as well as for suits against IRS employees, and may assist with processing claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
- →As a General Attorney (Employment and Labor Law), you will: Provide legal advice on labor, employment, personnel, and EEO matters to the Office of the Commissioner of the IRS, Chief Counsel and components reporting to those offices.
- →Provide legal representation to the IRS and Chief Counsel in cases before administrative fora, such as the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), hearings in Office of Professional Responsibility matters and in arbitrations stemming from IRS and Chief Counsel collective bargaining agreements.
- →Provide advisory opinions and advice, both written and oral, on issues arising from labor-personnel and EEO matters, the interpretation of civil service laws and regulations, government representation, the Federal Torts Claim Act, and other related non-tax matters.
- →Provide legal assistance and support DOJ and/or Assistant U.S.
- →Attorneys in federal court litigation and appeals.
- →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.
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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