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Trial Attorney (Tax)
Offices, Boards and Divisions · Posted 4 days ago
About the Role
This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. This announcement will be open until positions are filled. However, first round consideration will be given to applications submitted by May 25, 2026, 11:59 pm, Eastern Standard Time. Applications will be reviewed approximately every two weeks. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the links below: Trial Attorney (Tax)
What You'll Do
- →About the Office The Department of Justice's National Fraud Enforcement Division ("Fraud Division") investigates and prosecutes those who commit fraud against the American people.
- →The Fraud Division works every day to protect the financial integrity of the United States of America, ensure the vibrancy of the American economy, and seek justice for victims of fraud.
- →Job Description The National Fraud Enforcement Division, U.S.
- →Department of Justice, is seeking qualified, experienced attorneys for permanent Trial Attorney positions in the Division's Tax Section (Tax).
- →Trial attorneys in the Tax Section's Criminal Enforcement Units have a significant amount of responsibility and work in a collegial environment with experienced litigators.
- →Persuasive legal writing, oral advocacy, and ability to analyze and organize significant documentary evidence are critical components of the position.
- →Our attorneys work with federal agents to investigate and prosecute offenses arising under the internal revenue laws and related federal statutes.
- →Our attorneys' responsibilities encompass the investigative use of the grand jury and other investigative techniques, such as search warrants.
- →Attorneys also engage in all facets of criminal litigation, including indictment, motions practice, jury trial, and sentencing.
- →A trial attorney typically works with federal agents as well as with another Criminal Tax Section Trial Attorney and Assistant United States Attorneys litigating matters as the lead attorney, second chair, or consulting attorney.
- →Generally, as a Trial Attorney in Tax, the incumbent: In collaboration with unit managers, carries out and fosters effective investigations and prosecutions, including advising on strategy and legal complexities, and developing litigation priorities.
- →Recommends charging decisions and proposes dispositions with regard to assigned cases.
- →Partners with Assistant U.S.
- →Attorneys and attorneys in other federal law enforcement agencies in the development, management and trial of tax and related financial fraud cases.
Personality Fit
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
Job ID: 710f9388-817b-43f0-a502-f42b63092f5a
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