USAJOBS · 15 hours ago
Supervisory General Attorney (Tax) (Associate Area/Advisory Counsel)
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$148K/yr - $197K/yr
4+ years expThe Office of Chief Counsel, IRS, is seeking enthusiastic individuals to serve taxpayers fairly and with integrity by providing correct and impartial interpretation of internal revenue laws. As a Supervisory General Attorney (Tax), you will supervise a group of attorneys and paralegal staff, providing tax advice and litigation support to the IRS.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as first-line supervisor to a Group of attorneys and paralegal support staff engaged in providing tax advice and litigation support to the IRS
Provide technical guidance and oversight of all litigation and advisory activities performed by Group staff, which include such responsibilities as representing the IRS in U.S. Tax Court, providing advice and assistance to IRS officials concerning the collection and protection of taxes, and assisting the U.S. Attorney's Office in local civil proceedings
Engage in panel discussions before business and professional groups on technical and legal matters relating to the work of the Area and participate in senior-level meetings and special working groups to address issues relating to L&A programs and services
Serve as Field Executives' primary advisor on all management and legal matters within the Group's jurisdiction
Establish procedures for reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of Group legal services and programs
Promote information sharing between Group personnel and other Counsel components and IRS business operating divisions and the Independent Office of Appeals to encourage communication networks and maintain awareness of new developments/initiatives which could impact Group or Area programs, goals, or operations
Participate with the Field Executives, Deputy Area Counsel, and other L&A managers, as appropriate, in the development and implementation of the L&A business plan and other strategic plans and goals for matters under the Field Executives' jurisdiction
Ensure staff activities are coordinated, as appropriate, with other L&A personnel, other Division and/or Associate Chief Counsel offices, and IRS offices
Provide logistical and staff support to large case litigation activities under the jurisdiction of the Strategic Litigation Division
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
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
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)
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
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 (Taxation/Tax Law) 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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