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General Attorney (Tax)
Internal Revenue Service · Posted 1 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 TEGE Division Counsel also directs the counsel-wide litigation programs with respect to these issues.
- →TEGE Division Counsel employs attorneys nationwide with over 60 attorneys located in Washington DC, Chicago, Denver, Farmers Branch (Dallas), Jacksonville, Westbury (Long Island), Baltimore, Thousand Oaks, Seattle, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, Hartford, New York City (Manhattan), Greensboro, and Houston.
- →As a General Attorney (Tax), you will: Receive assignments in difficult and complex types of work in one or more of the following functions within the office depending upon the specialty of tax to which you are assigned - Tax Litigation or General Litigation.
- →Tax Litigation: You will be assigned cases docketed in the United States Tax Court.
- →Duties may include preparation of answers to petitions, replies, motions and any other documents germane to proper handling of the case.
- →Ascertain the legal correctness of the position(s) determined in the statutory notice of deficiency as well as preparation for the case for trial and settlement.
- →Provide legal advice and assistance to the IRS, Independent Office of Appeals, and other Division Counsel concerning issues within their area of topical jurisdiction.
- →Research, analyze facts, and write legal opinions in response to questions.
- →General Litigation: Furnish advice and opinions to the IRS, the Department of Justice, etc., in any matter (court and non-court) incident to the assessment and collection of taxes.
- →Advise field administrative officers, handle the legal work, and assist the Department of Justice and United States Attorneys in cases involving tax matters.
- →Recommend which suits should be brought or interventions or counterclaims filed by the Government in connection with the collection of internal revenue taxes or the recovery of erroneous refunds thereof and the basis for defense of tax litigation suits against the United States.
- →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
Job ID: 66bc6b65-361f-4f89-91b2-bda9305b18c0
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