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General Attorney (Tax) - P&A
Internal Revenue Service · Posted 51 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
- →As a General Attorney (Tax), you will: Draft published guidance, including regulations, notices, revenue rulings, and revenue procedures.
- →Provide written legal advice to headquarters and field components of the IRS, other Associate offices in the Office of Chief Counsel and the field component of the Office of Chief Counsel.
- →Make recommendations regarding litigation to the Department of Justice and review briefs and other litigation-related documents to be filed in the Tax Court, district courts, and the Court of Claims.
- →Provide advice to the IRS regarding Freedom of Information Act requests and advise the Department of Justice on litigation under the Freedom of Information Act.
- →Develop expertise in one or more specific areas of federal tax practice and procedure.
- →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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