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General Attorney (Tax) - Honors Program
IRS Nationwide Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$90K/yr - $173K/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. The Honors Program offers entry level positions for graduating or recently graduated law students who have been admitted to a State Bar, providing significant training and experience in tax law.
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U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Appointments will be made to a General Attorney (Tax) at the GS-12/13 with promotion potential to the GS-14
Participants must be admitted and in Good Standing with a State Bar
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
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 Honors General Attorney (Tax) 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
To qualify for the Honors General Attorney (Tax) at the GS-13 grade level, you must be a LL.M. candidate/graduate, possess one year of professional legal tax experience, 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
One year of professional legal tax experience is defined as performing legal research and/or providing legal guidance in federal tax controversy, federal tax litigation, or federal tax consulting
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. 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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