Internal Revenue Service
General Attorney (Tax) - Senior Technician Reviewer
Internal Revenue Service, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Summary
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. Overview
Accepting applications. Open & closing dates: 09/10/2025 to 09/26/2025. Salary: $146,481 to $195,200 per year. Pay scale & grade: GS-15. Location: 2 vacancies in the following locations: Birmingham, AL; Phoenix, AZ; Lake Forest, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Sacramento, CA; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; San Jose, CA; Thousand Oaks, CA; Denver, CO; East Hartford, CT; Washington, DC; Jacksonville, FL; Miami, FL; Plantation, FL; Saint Petersburg, FL; Atlanta, GA; Honolulu, HI; Chicago, IL; Indianapolis, IN; Louisville, KY; New Orleans, LA; Boston, MA; Baltimore, MD; Detroit, MI; Saint Paul, MN; Kansas City, MO; Saint Louis, MO; Greensboro, NC; Newark, NJ; Las Vegas, NV; Buffalo, NY; New York, NY; Westbury, NY; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Oklahoma City, OK; Portland, OR; Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Nashville, TN; Austin, TX; Farmers Branch, TX; Houston, TX; Salt Lake City, UT; Richmond, VA; Seattle, WA; Milwaukee, WI. Remote job: No. Telework eligible: Yes, as determined by agency policy. Travel Required: Occasional travel. Relocation expenses reimbursed: No. Appointment type: Permanent. Work schedule: Full-time. Service: Excepted. Promotion potential: 15. Job family (Series): General Attorney (Tax) Senior Technician Reviewer, with supervisory status: No. Duties
The Associate Chief Counsel (Financial Institutions and Products) has jurisdiction over the taxation of financial institutions and financial products, and related tax issues. The Office provides legal advice and litigation support to the Department of the Treasury, the IRS, other Chief Counsel organizations, other government agencies, and the public. As a Senior Technician Reviewer (STR), you will serve as a technical expert in the subject areas of the assigned Branch. Specific areas include banks, thrift institutions, regulated investment companies, real estate investment trusts, insurance companies, asset securitization, debt modifications, options, futures contracts, original issue discount obligations, hedging arrangements, annuities, life insurance contracts, and other financial instruments and entities, and tax-advantaged bonds. Act as a legal and technical consultant to the Branch Chief, Deputy Associate Chief Counsel, Associate Chief Counsel, and other officials on complex legal and policy matters. Review and, where appropriate, initiate assignments and projects involving development and drafting of Internal Revenue legislation and regulations, private letter rulings, revenue rulings, technical advice memoranda, Chief Counsel advice, and other memoranda. Lead in recommending policies and developing procedures and regulations implementing new or amended legislation in specific tax areas; ensure alignment with law and administrative efficiency. Support IRS and Chief Counsel components in litigation, technical guidance, and appellate work. Conduct conferences and represent the IRS on highly complex issues with taxpayers and their representatives as needed. Represent the Office in training sessions, presentations, and panel discussions on technical and legal matters. In consultation with the Branch Chief, assign work and advise on approaches; substitute for the Branch Chief as required. Perform other professional duties as assigned. This is not an all-inclusive list. Announcement amended to include trial period requirements. See Conditions of Employment. Requirements
Conditions of employment
Refer to "Additional Information" Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Qualifications
To qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements by the closing date. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; transcripts may be required if qualifying by education. Basic Requirements for General Attorney (Tax) Senior Technician Reviewer: First professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from an ABA-accredited school; AND Active, in good standing, bar membership in a State, U.S. Territory, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico. GS-15 Experience Requirements: 1 year of general professional legal experience; plus 3 years of professional legal tax experience Professional Legal Tax Experience includes issues related to financial institutions and products, tax effects of financial transactions and instruments, accounting methods, tax-advantaged bonds, complex legal tax questions, and related litigation experience. At least one year must be at the GS-14 level. Note: Only experience gained after Bar Admission may be credited as Professional Legal Experience. Education Substitution:
An LL.M. in tax, GLS-related, or P&A- FOIA/Disclosure related field may substitute for the one year of general legal experience. Experience includes paid and unpaid work, volunteer work, and interstate or federal service. Provide dates and hours on your resume for full credit. Education
Submit transcripts if required by education substitutions; official transcripts may be required if selected. Foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. education by a credentials evaluation service. Additional information
We may select from this announcement or other sources to fill vacancies. Relocation expenses are not authorized. This is a non-bargaining unit position. Telework opportunities may be available. Salary is across multiple locality areas; pay adjusted to post of duty. A one-year trial/probationary period may be required; continued employment contingent on supervisor certification. Subject to a 1-year trial period and up to 3-year tenure commitment. Direct deposit and government travel card required; confidential financial disclosure is required annually. Employment may be conditioned on tax return verification and background checks. There is ongoing vetting via Continuous Vetting and FBI Rap Back services. There are important documents about rights and obligations; please read and retain them. Candidates should be committed to improving government efficiency and upholding the rule of law. Education Documentation
Submit transcripts for education requirements or substitutions. Foreign education requires evaluation; see Education section for details. How to Apply
Submit all required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on 09/26/2025. If you require accommodations, contact the Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator by phone or email by the announced deadline. To begin, click Apply and log into your USAJOBS account. If you don’t have an account, create one. Follow prompts to attach your resume and supporting documents. Review and continue with the application process; ensure documents are uploaded and submitted by the closing date. Verify that your application package is complete and submitted on time; documents may take time to clear virus scans. Agency contact information
Nahum Arriaza Phone and Email: See announcement; Address: Office of Chief Counsel, IRS, Staffing and Classification Branch, 1111 Constitution Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20224, US Next steps
To verify status, log into your USAJOBS account. Application statuses are available on the Welcome screen with explanations of each status. Fair and transparent
Federal hiring process guidance is provided.
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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. Overview
Accepting applications. Open & closing dates: 09/10/2025 to 09/26/2025. Salary: $146,481 to $195,200 per year. Pay scale & grade: GS-15. Location: 2 vacancies in the following locations: Birmingham, AL; Phoenix, AZ; Lake Forest, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Sacramento, CA; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; San Jose, CA; Thousand Oaks, CA; Denver, CO; East Hartford, CT; Washington, DC; Jacksonville, FL; Miami, FL; Plantation, FL; Saint Petersburg, FL; Atlanta, GA; Honolulu, HI; Chicago, IL; Indianapolis, IN; Louisville, KY; New Orleans, LA; Boston, MA; Baltimore, MD; Detroit, MI; Saint Paul, MN; Kansas City, MO; Saint Louis, MO; Greensboro, NC; Newark, NJ; Las Vegas, NV; Buffalo, NY; New York, NY; Westbury, NY; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Oklahoma City, OK; Portland, OR; Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Nashville, TN; Austin, TX; Farmers Branch, TX; Houston, TX; Salt Lake City, UT; Richmond, VA; Seattle, WA; Milwaukee, WI. Remote job: No. Telework eligible: Yes, as determined by agency policy. Travel Required: Occasional travel. Relocation expenses reimbursed: No. Appointment type: Permanent. Work schedule: Full-time. Service: Excepted. Promotion potential: 15. Job family (Series): General Attorney (Tax) Senior Technician Reviewer, with supervisory status: No. Duties
The Associate Chief Counsel (Financial Institutions and Products) has jurisdiction over the taxation of financial institutions and financial products, and related tax issues. The Office provides legal advice and litigation support to the Department of the Treasury, the IRS, other Chief Counsel organizations, other government agencies, and the public. As a Senior Technician Reviewer (STR), you will serve as a technical expert in the subject areas of the assigned Branch. Specific areas include banks, thrift institutions, regulated investment companies, real estate investment trusts, insurance companies, asset securitization, debt modifications, options, futures contracts, original issue discount obligations, hedging arrangements, annuities, life insurance contracts, and other financial instruments and entities, and tax-advantaged bonds. Act as a legal and technical consultant to the Branch Chief, Deputy Associate Chief Counsel, Associate Chief Counsel, and other officials on complex legal and policy matters. Review and, where appropriate, initiate assignments and projects involving development and drafting of Internal Revenue legislation and regulations, private letter rulings, revenue rulings, technical advice memoranda, Chief Counsel advice, and other memoranda. Lead in recommending policies and developing procedures and regulations implementing new or amended legislation in specific tax areas; ensure alignment with law and administrative efficiency. Support IRS and Chief Counsel components in litigation, technical guidance, and appellate work. Conduct conferences and represent the IRS on highly complex issues with taxpayers and their representatives as needed. Represent the Office in training sessions, presentations, and panel discussions on technical and legal matters. In consultation with the Branch Chief, assign work and advise on approaches; substitute for the Branch Chief as required. Perform other professional duties as assigned. This is not an all-inclusive list. Announcement amended to include trial period requirements. See Conditions of Employment. Requirements
Conditions of employment
Refer to "Additional Information" Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Qualifications
To qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements by the closing date. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; transcripts may be required if qualifying by education. Basic Requirements for General Attorney (Tax) Senior Technician Reviewer: First professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from an ABA-accredited school; AND Active, in good standing, bar membership in a State, U.S. Territory, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico. GS-15 Experience Requirements: 1 year of general professional legal experience; plus 3 years of professional legal tax experience Professional Legal Tax Experience includes issues related to financial institutions and products, tax effects of financial transactions and instruments, accounting methods, tax-advantaged bonds, complex legal tax questions, and related litigation experience. At least one year must be at the GS-14 level. Note: Only experience gained after Bar Admission may be credited as Professional Legal Experience. Education Substitution:
An LL.M. in tax, GLS-related, or P&A- FOIA/Disclosure related field may substitute for the one year of general legal experience. Experience includes paid and unpaid work, volunteer work, and interstate or federal service. Provide dates and hours on your resume for full credit. Education
Submit transcripts if required by education substitutions; official transcripts may be required if selected. Foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. education by a credentials evaluation service. Additional information
We may select from this announcement or other sources to fill vacancies. Relocation expenses are not authorized. This is a non-bargaining unit position. Telework opportunities may be available. Salary is across multiple locality areas; pay adjusted to post of duty. A one-year trial/probationary period may be required; continued employment contingent on supervisor certification. Subject to a 1-year trial period and up to 3-year tenure commitment. Direct deposit and government travel card required; confidential financial disclosure is required annually. Employment may be conditioned on tax return verification and background checks. There is ongoing vetting via Continuous Vetting and FBI Rap Back services. There are important documents about rights and obligations; please read and retain them. Candidates should be committed to improving government efficiency and upholding the rule of law. Education Documentation
Submit transcripts for education requirements or substitutions. Foreign education requires evaluation; see Education section for details. How to Apply
Submit all required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on 09/26/2025. If you require accommodations, contact the Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator by phone or email by the announced deadline. To begin, click Apply and log into your USAJOBS account. If you don’t have an account, create one. Follow prompts to attach your resume and supporting documents. Review and continue with the application process; ensure documents are uploaded and submitted by the closing date. Verify that your application package is complete and submitted on time; documents may take time to clear virus scans. Agency contact information
Nahum Arriaza Phone and Email: See announcement; Address: Office of Chief Counsel, IRS, Staffing and Classification Branch, 1111 Constitution Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20224, US Next steps
To verify status, log into your USAJOBS account. Application statuses are available on the Welcome screen with explanations of each status. Fair and transparent
Federal hiring process guidance is provided.
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