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General Attorney (Tax)
Internal Revenue Service · Posted 4 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 also provides technical advice associated with the estate, gift, and generation skipping transfer taxes including rules applicable to (i) estate tax liability, valuation of property held by the estate, transfers and bequests, powers of appointment, and disclaimers (ii) gift tax liability, transfers, deductions, and issues related to valuation; and (iii) generation-skipping transfers.
- →The Office has three branches, each with expertise in and subject matter jurisdiction over one or more of the above areas.
- →As a General Attorney (Tax), you will: Research and interpret the Federal tax law under the jurisdiction of the Associate Office.
- →Draft published guidance, including regulations, revenue rulings, revenue procedures, etc.
- →Provide written legal advice to taxpayers and field components of the IRS.
- →Make recommendations regarding litigation; review briefs and other litigation-related documents.
- →Review IRS forms, instructions, the Internal Revenue Manual, and other documents for legal accuracy.
- →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.
- →NOTE: This announcement is to fill vacancies in Branch 1 and 3 with focus on passthrough entities and to fill vacancies in Branch 4 with focus on federal estate and gift tax.
- →Please ensure your resume reflects the specific related experience.
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: 87a98d11-34af-4763-9d12-e0cef606b665
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