USAJOBS · 16 hours ago
Supervisory General Attorney (Tax) (Deputy Area Counsel)
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$148K/yr - $197K/yr
4+ years expThe Office of Chief Counsel, IRS, seeks enthusiastic individuals to serve taxpayers fairly and with integrity by providing correct and impartial interpretation of the internal revenue laws and the highest quality legal advice and representation for the IRS. As a Supervisory General Attorney (Tax) (Deputy Area Counsel), you will serve as the principal advisor to Field Executives on management and legal matters, provide technical legal guidance, and oversee legal advisory activities within the Area.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the principal advisor to the Field Executives on all management and legal matters within the applicable Area. Act as a key liaison for the Field Executives to all L&A executives and managers and other IRS and Chief Counsel offices on all complex legal matters within the Area. Make recommendations to resolve outstanding issues, advising the Field Executives of potential ramifications of alternative actions
Assist the Field Executives in the supervision of the Area's AACs and AAACs. Provide guidance to the AACs on case-related, administrative, and personnel matters. Update AACs on Area and Division policies, protocols, and objectives
Provide technical legal guidance and oversight on all legal advisory activities within the Area. Assist Area personnel in early issue identification, development, and resolution. Provide oversight of written legal advice issued by the Area
Assist the Field Executives in performing a full range of technical and administrative supervisory duties, including reviewing and coordinating work assignments, evaluating employee performance, identifying developmental and training needs of staff, assisting in recruitment efforts, maintaining and supporting all aspects of a diverse workforce that demonstrates EEO principles, proposing and effecting adverse/disciplinary actions, and working with the Field Executives to manage the Area budget for all aspects of assigned L&A Division field operations
Support the IRS in key priority programs, including planning strategies for resolving complex issues. Coordinate closely with IRS executives, managers, and staff to ensure that all legal services and training are provided in a timely and responsive manner
Participate with the Field Executives and other L&A Division Counsel executives and managers, as appropriate, in the development and implementation of short- and long-range strategic plans and goals for matters under the Field Executives' jurisdiction. Assist the Field Executives in tracking and meeting the Division's goals
Ensure Area activities are coordinated, as appropriate, with L&A Division personnel, other Division and/or Associate Chief Counsel offices, and IRS offices. Ensure proper coordination of management issues with Managing Counsel, other Counsel Divisions, and with the IRS
Qualification
Required
Possess at least the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
Applicants must be an active member in good standing of the bar of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
1 year of general professional legal experience from any area of expertise
3 year(s) of professional legal tax experience
Professional Legal Tax Experience is defined as: (1) A thorough and comprehensive professional knowledge and understanding of Federal tax statutes and regulations pertaining tax matters, legal issues, regulations, and needs relevant to individuals filing Schedules C, E, F, and Form 2106, subchapter C corporations, subchapter S corporations, partnerships, estates, and trusts; and (2) a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of litigation strategies and procedures, including the ability to apply sound judgment in developing and accessing settlement options/interests. At least one year of this experience must be equivalent to the work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14)
Time in Grade Requirement for GS-15: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-14)
Preferred
An LL.M. degree in the field of the position (i.e. tax, GLS-related, or P&A- FOIA/Disclosure related field) may be substituted for the one year of the general legal experience listed above
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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