USAJOBS · 7 hours ago
General Attorney (Tax) - Honors Program
IRS Nationwide Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$75K/yr - $145K/yr
1+ 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. This role involves working in various Counsel organizations, receiving substantial training and responsibility.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
As an Attorney with the Office of Chief Counsel, you will work for one of several major Counsel organizations, 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
We are recruiting for both our National Office and our Field Office Divisions throughout the country
Qualification
Required
All applicants must be attending or graduated from an ABA-accredited law school
Possess at least the first professional law degree (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
To qualify for the General Attorney (Tax) - Honors Program at the GS-11 grade level, you must be a J.D. 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 OR A J.D. cumulative GPA of 3.35 or higher OR If the school does not have class rank or GPA, a minimum LSAT of 160 is required
To qualify for the General Attorney (Tax) - Honors Program at the GS-12 grade level, you must be a J.D. graduate with one year of professional general legal experience OR a LL.M. candidate/graduate. In addition, you must 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 OR 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 OR If neither J.D. nor LL.M. program has class rank or GPA, a minimum LSAT of 160 is required
Only experience gained after Bar Admission may be credited as professional legal experience
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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