USAJOBS · 11 hours ago
Law Clerk (Tax) - Honors Attorney Program (2026)
IRS Nationwide Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$90K/yr - $145K/yrThe Office of Chief Counsel, IRS, is seeking enthusiastic individuals to serve taxpayers fairly by providing correct and impartial interpretation of internal revenue laws and high-quality legal advice and representation. The role offers significant training and experience in tax law, with the potential for conversion to a permanent Attorney position after admittance to a state bar association.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Appointments will be made to a Law Clerk at the GS-12 for 14-months
Participants may be converted to an entry level Attorney position after admittance to a State Bar and demonstration of satisfactory employment during the interim period of 14 Months from original appointment
As a Law Clerk/Attorney with the Office of Chief Counsel you will work for one of several major Counsel legal divisions, based on your particular interest, qualifications, and the staffing needs of the Office
Whether you are in a field office or National Office position, you will receive substantial training and responsibility
Qualification
Required
All applicants must be attending or graduated from an ABA-accredited law school
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
To qualify for the Law Clerk at the GS-12 grade level, you must be a LL.M. candidate/graduate AND meet one of the following by the closing date of the announcement: A class ranking in the top 25% of J.D. program AND/OR a J.D. cumulative GPA of 3.35 or higher
A class ranking in the top 25% of your class in the LL.M. program AND/OR a LL.M. cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher
If neither J.D. nor LL.M. program has class rank or GPA, a minimum LSAT of 160 is required
Law school graduates who received their J.D. prior to October 1, 2022 are ineligible
Preferred
Special high-level recognition for academic excellence in law school, such as selection to Order of the Coif or receipt of the American Jurisprudence Award in related courses; or top grades in tax or related course work (e.g., 'A' grades in tax courses)
Evidence of background or experience in the position to be filled, such as taking relevant law school classes (e.g., tax law, bankruptcy/debtor creditor law, administrative law) or relevant legal or tax experience (e.g., tax legal experience) or relevant tax volunteer experience (e.g., VITA, Tax Clinic)
Work or achievement in the law school's law review or other recognized law journal
Winning a moot court or mock trial competition or membership on a moot court or mock trial team
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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