Internal Revenue Service
Supervisory General Attorney (Criminal Tax) - Branch Chief - Criminal Tax Divisi
Internal Revenue Service, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199
Overview
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. Accepting applications. Open & closing dates: 09/12/2025 to 09/26/2025. Salary: $146,481 to $195,200 per year. Pay scale & grade: GS-15. Locations: 1 vacancy in each of the following locations: East Hartford, CT; Washington, DC; Jacksonville, FL; Miami, FL; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Downers Grove, IL; Indianapolis, IN; New Orleans, LA; Boston, MA; Baltimore, MD; Saint Paul, MN; Saint Louis, MO; Greensboro, NC; Newark, NJ; Buffalo, NY; New York, NY; Cincinnati, OH; Independence, OH; Philadelphia, PA; Nashville, TN; Richmond, VA. Remote job: No. Telework eligible: Yes, as determined by the agency policy. Travel: Occasional travel. Relocation expenses: Not authorized. Appointment type: Permanent. Work schedule: Full-time. Service: Excepted. Promotion potential: 15. Announcement number: CCSL-25-12799004 -ATTY. Control number: 845887300. Duties
The incumbent serves as a Branch Chief responsible for the supervision and management of the National Office Branch of the Office of the Division Counsel/Associate Chief Counsel (Criminal Tax) (DC/ACC) providing legal counsel to IRS, Criminal Investigation (CI). The Branch handles legal positions impacting the criminal tax function; reviews significant or sensitive legal cases and grand jury matters centralized in the National Office; prepares legal opinions on significant criminal tax issues; reviews and prepares criminal tax work products (e.g., search warrants, undercover requests, responses to congressional correspondence, legislative analyses, manual revisions); reviews criminal tax appellate matters and recommends actions to the Department of Justice; analyzes forfeiture matters and Title 31 cases; provides advisory opinions and assistance to CI officials on criminal tax matters; coordinates with other Division Counsel on civil liability actions, FOIA/Privacy Act, and discovery; reviews proposed prosecution cases declined by DOJ. As a Supervisory General Attorney (Criminal Tax) - Branch Chief, you will: Act as a legal consultant to CI on difficult professional and legal matters arising in the administration of Internal Revenue laws. Direct exhaustive research on complex legal problems within CI's program areas and direct preparation of recommendations for the position to be taken by DC/ACC and CI. Prepare or substantively review proposed memoranda on various legal and administrative matters for submission to the DC/ACC, Deputies Chief Counsel, or the Chief Counsel for final approval. Direct participation in conferences with representatives of other offices concerning projects. Examine matters assigned to the Branch and assign work to Branch employees according to grade and experience. Provide coordination, control and direction of criminal tax activities to implement Chief Counsel objectives, policies and programs. Direct and supervise the development and review of all projects assigned to the Branch. Make decisions about what needs to be done and coordinate criminal tax activities to meet objectives. 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" Print Preview to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements by the closing date. Your resume must clearly describe relevant experience; transcripts may be required for education-based qualifications. To qualify for Supervisory General Attorney (Tax) - Branch Chief you must meet the requirements below by the closing date: Basic Requirements for Supervisory General Attorney (Tax) - Branch Chief: First professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; AND Active member in good standing of the bar of a State, U.S. territory, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico. GS-15 Experience Requirements: 1 year of general professional legal experience; and 3 years of professional legal tax experience. Professional Legal Tax Experience includes advising on criminal tax law, Federal Rules of Evidence, and Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, or advising on Internal Revenue laws, regulations and decisions. At least one year must be equivalent to the work performed at the next lower grade (GS-14). Note: Only experience after Bar Admission may be credited. Education substitution (LL.M.) may substitute for one year of general legal experience. Education/experience may include paid and unpaid work, including volunteer experience. Indicate dates and hours on your resume for full credit. Education
For positions with education requirements or substituting education for experience, submit transcripts. Foreign education must be evaluated for creditability to U.S. standards. An official transcript is required if selected. 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 available. Flexible work schedules may be available. Salary adjusted based on post of duty. Probationary period and tenure commitments apply per policy. Candidates may be subject to tax return audits for up to 2 years. Background checks and Continuous Vetting enrollment may be required. Federal benefits apply per position. See Education and Requirements sections for details. Education Documentation and Other Documents
A complete application includes resume, vacancy responses, and required documents. Submit unofficial transcripts for JD/LL.M if applicable; official transcripts if selected. Current Chief Counsel employees may need additional documents (performance appraisal and supervisory report). Certificate of Good Standing from State Bar required if selected. Veterans' preference documentation may be requested. How to Apply
The application process must be completed by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on 09/26/2025. For accommodations, contact the Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator. To apply, click Apply in USAJOBS and log in. If you need to upload documents, you may do so before submission; documents may take hours to clear virus scans. You may need to re-select your resume from USAJOBS during submission. Follow prompts to select resume and documents. Complete the online application and verify required documentation is included. Verify your application package is complete and submitted by the closing date. Agency contact information
Sherry Laster Phone and Email: see USAJOBS listing for contact details. Address: Office of Chief Counsel, IRS, Staffing and Classification Branch, 1111 Constitution Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20224, US. Next steps
To verify application status, log into USAJOBS account. Application status and explanations of statuses are available there. Required Documents
A complete application includes: 1) resume, 2) vacancy question responses, 3) required documents. All applicants must submit a resume via USAJOBS. If qualifying by education, provide transcripts. Current Chief Counsel employees may have additional document requirements. See the announcement for details. Documentation will be used in the evaluation and selection process. Veterans’ preference may be applied.
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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. Accepting applications. Open & closing dates: 09/12/2025 to 09/26/2025. Salary: $146,481 to $195,200 per year. Pay scale & grade: GS-15. Locations: 1 vacancy in each of the following locations: East Hartford, CT; Washington, DC; Jacksonville, FL; Miami, FL; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Downers Grove, IL; Indianapolis, IN; New Orleans, LA; Boston, MA; Baltimore, MD; Saint Paul, MN; Saint Louis, MO; Greensboro, NC; Newark, NJ; Buffalo, NY; New York, NY; Cincinnati, OH; Independence, OH; Philadelphia, PA; Nashville, TN; Richmond, VA. Remote job: No. Telework eligible: Yes, as determined by the agency policy. Travel: Occasional travel. Relocation expenses: Not authorized. Appointment type: Permanent. Work schedule: Full-time. Service: Excepted. Promotion potential: 15. Announcement number: CCSL-25-12799004 -ATTY. Control number: 845887300. Duties
The incumbent serves as a Branch Chief responsible for the supervision and management of the National Office Branch of the Office of the Division Counsel/Associate Chief Counsel (Criminal Tax) (DC/ACC) providing legal counsel to IRS, Criminal Investigation (CI). The Branch handles legal positions impacting the criminal tax function; reviews significant or sensitive legal cases and grand jury matters centralized in the National Office; prepares legal opinions on significant criminal tax issues; reviews and prepares criminal tax work products (e.g., search warrants, undercover requests, responses to congressional correspondence, legislative analyses, manual revisions); reviews criminal tax appellate matters and recommends actions to the Department of Justice; analyzes forfeiture matters and Title 31 cases; provides advisory opinions and assistance to CI officials on criminal tax matters; coordinates with other Division Counsel on civil liability actions, FOIA/Privacy Act, and discovery; reviews proposed prosecution cases declined by DOJ. As a Supervisory General Attorney (Criminal Tax) - Branch Chief, you will: Act as a legal consultant to CI on difficult professional and legal matters arising in the administration of Internal Revenue laws. Direct exhaustive research on complex legal problems within CI's program areas and direct preparation of recommendations for the position to be taken by DC/ACC and CI. Prepare or substantively review proposed memoranda on various legal and administrative matters for submission to the DC/ACC, Deputies Chief Counsel, or the Chief Counsel for final approval. Direct participation in conferences with representatives of other offices concerning projects. Examine matters assigned to the Branch and assign work to Branch employees according to grade and experience. Provide coordination, control and direction of criminal tax activities to implement Chief Counsel objectives, policies and programs. Direct and supervise the development and review of all projects assigned to the Branch. Make decisions about what needs to be done and coordinate criminal tax activities to meet objectives. 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" Print Preview to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements by the closing date. Your resume must clearly describe relevant experience; transcripts may be required for education-based qualifications. To qualify for Supervisory General Attorney (Tax) - Branch Chief you must meet the requirements below by the closing date: Basic Requirements for Supervisory General Attorney (Tax) - Branch Chief: First professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; AND Active member in good standing of the bar of a State, U.S. territory, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico. GS-15 Experience Requirements: 1 year of general professional legal experience; and 3 years of professional legal tax experience. Professional Legal Tax Experience includes advising on criminal tax law, Federal Rules of Evidence, and Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, or advising on Internal Revenue laws, regulations and decisions. At least one year must be equivalent to the work performed at the next lower grade (GS-14). Note: Only experience after Bar Admission may be credited. Education substitution (LL.M.) may substitute for one year of general legal experience. Education/experience may include paid and unpaid work, including volunteer experience. Indicate dates and hours on your resume for full credit. Education
For positions with education requirements or substituting education for experience, submit transcripts. Foreign education must be evaluated for creditability to U.S. standards. An official transcript is required if selected. 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 available. Flexible work schedules may be available. Salary adjusted based on post of duty. Probationary period and tenure commitments apply per policy. Candidates may be subject to tax return audits for up to 2 years. Background checks and Continuous Vetting enrollment may be required. Federal benefits apply per position. See Education and Requirements sections for details. Education Documentation and Other Documents
A complete application includes resume, vacancy responses, and required documents. Submit unofficial transcripts for JD/LL.M if applicable; official transcripts if selected. Current Chief Counsel employees may need additional documents (performance appraisal and supervisory report). Certificate of Good Standing from State Bar required if selected. Veterans' preference documentation may be requested. How to Apply
The application process must be completed by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on 09/26/2025. For accommodations, contact the Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator. To apply, click Apply in USAJOBS and log in. If you need to upload documents, you may do so before submission; documents may take hours to clear virus scans. You may need to re-select your resume from USAJOBS during submission. Follow prompts to select resume and documents. Complete the online application and verify required documentation is included. Verify your application package is complete and submitted by the closing date. Agency contact information
Sherry Laster Phone and Email: see USAJOBS listing for contact details. Address: Office of Chief Counsel, IRS, Staffing and Classification Branch, 1111 Constitution Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20224, US. Next steps
To verify application status, log into USAJOBS account. Application status and explanations of statuses are available there. Required Documents
A complete application includes: 1) resume, 2) vacancy question responses, 3) required documents. All applicants must submit a resume via USAJOBS. If qualifying by education, provide transcripts. Current Chief Counsel employees may have additional document requirements. See the announcement for details. Documentation will be used in the evaluation and selection process. Veterans’ preference may be applied.
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