Internal Revenue Service
General Attorney (Tax) - Financial Institutions & Products
Internal Revenue Service, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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: 09/10/2025 to 09/26/2025 Salary: $101,401 to $185,234 per year Pay scale & grade: GS 12 - 14 Location: Washington, DC (2 vacancies) Remote job: No Telework eligible: Yes — as determined by the agency policy Travel Required: Occasional travel Relocation expenses reimbursed: No Appointment type: Permanent Work schedule: Full-time Service: Excepted Promotion potential: 14 Job family (Series): General Attorney (Tax) Duties
Office of Chief Counsel, IRS, the largest tax law firm in the country, is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team and gain valuable experience in a legal environment. Our mission is to serve America's 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. It is a great place to work with an excellent benefits package and family-friendly atmosphere. Draft published guidance, including regulations, revenue rulings, revenue procedures, etc. Provide written legal advice to taxpayers and field components of the IRS. Make recommendations regarding litigation; review briefs and other litigation-related documents. Provide legal advice, litigation services and litigation support on tax matters involving financial institutions and the taxation of financial products to include banks, thrift institutions, insurance companies, regulated investment companies, real estate investment trusts, asset securitization arrangements, life insurance contracts, annuities, options, futures contracts, original issue discount obligations, hedging arrangements, and government entities issues including tax-exempt bonds and other types of innovative financial instruments and entities. This is not an all-inclusive list. If selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform the duties of the position, and will receive training to help you grow in the position. 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
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements detailed below by the closing date of this announcement. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. To qualify for this position of General Attorney (Tax) you must meet the qualification requirements listed below by the closing of this announcement: Basic Requirements for General Attorney (Tax): Possess at least the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; AND 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; GS-12 Experience Requirements: 1 year of general professional legal experience GS-13 Experience Requirements: 1 year of general professional legal experience; plus 1 year of professional legal tax experience GS-14 Experience Requirements: 1 year of general professional legal experience; plus 2 year(s) of professional legal tax experience Professional Legal Tax Experience is defined as legal work in one of following areas of tax expertise: Tax matters involving financial institutions and financial products, including the taxation of banks, insurance companies, real estate investment trusts, asset securitization arrangements, life insurance contracts, annuities, notional principal contracts, options, forwards, futures, debt instruments (including original issue discount obligations and tax-advantaged bonds), hedging arrangements, and other types of innovative financial instruments and entities.
Note: Only experience gained after Bar Admission may be credited as Professional Legal Experience. Education Substitution:
An LL.M. degree in the field of this position may be substituted for the one year of the general legal experience listed above. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is prorated. Please indicate dates of employment by month/year and hours per week on your resume. Education
For positions with an education requirement, submit transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if selected. Foreign education: if using foreign education, show credentials evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. program. Additional information
We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Relocation expenses are not authorized. This is a bargaining unit position. We offer opportunities for telework. We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. Conditions of Employment Continued: A one-year trial/probationary period will be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; certification occurs no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary period. Subject to a Tenure Commitment of up to 3 years Salary via Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business travel Undergo an income tax verification Employment may be conditional upon classification and/or audit of federal tax returns (may include up to 2 years of returns) Employment may require Continuous Vetting; enrollment in FBI Rap Back service may be required There are important documents about rights and obligations you should read Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government and upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. How to Apply
The following instructions outline our application process. Submit all required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 09/26/2025. If you require accommodation, contact the agency. To begin, click Apply in USAJOBS to access the online application. Follow prompts to attach your resume and supporting documents. Documents may require virus scanning. Review your package and continue the application process. Complete the online application, ensure required documents are included, and submit. You may need to re-select your resume from USAJOBS. Verify that your application is complete and submitted by the closing date. Agency contact information
Nahum Arriaza Phone: [not provided] Email: [not provided] Address: Office of Chief Counsel, IRS, Staffing and Classification Branch, 1111 Constitution Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20224, US Next steps
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. The Application Status will indicate the date last updated. For more information on statuses, visit USAJOBS. Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the guidance.
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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: 09/10/2025 to 09/26/2025 Salary: $101,401 to $185,234 per year Pay scale & grade: GS 12 - 14 Location: Washington, DC (2 vacancies) Remote job: No Telework eligible: Yes — as determined by the agency policy Travel Required: Occasional travel Relocation expenses reimbursed: No Appointment type: Permanent Work schedule: Full-time Service: Excepted Promotion potential: 14 Job family (Series): General Attorney (Tax) Duties
Office of Chief Counsel, IRS, the largest tax law firm in the country, is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team and gain valuable experience in a legal environment. Our mission is to serve America's 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. It is a great place to work with an excellent benefits package and family-friendly atmosphere. Draft published guidance, including regulations, revenue rulings, revenue procedures, etc. Provide written legal advice to taxpayers and field components of the IRS. Make recommendations regarding litigation; review briefs and other litigation-related documents. Provide legal advice, litigation services and litigation support on tax matters involving financial institutions and the taxation of financial products to include banks, thrift institutions, insurance companies, regulated investment companies, real estate investment trusts, asset securitization arrangements, life insurance contracts, annuities, options, futures contracts, original issue discount obligations, hedging arrangements, and government entities issues including tax-exempt bonds and other types of innovative financial instruments and entities. This is not an all-inclusive list. If selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform the duties of the position, and will receive training to help you grow in the position. 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
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements detailed below by the closing date of this announcement. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. To qualify for this position of General Attorney (Tax) you must meet the qualification requirements listed below by the closing of this announcement: Basic Requirements for General Attorney (Tax): Possess at least the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; AND 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; GS-12 Experience Requirements: 1 year of general professional legal experience GS-13 Experience Requirements: 1 year of general professional legal experience; plus 1 year of professional legal tax experience GS-14 Experience Requirements: 1 year of general professional legal experience; plus 2 year(s) of professional legal tax experience Professional Legal Tax Experience is defined as legal work in one of following areas of tax expertise: Tax matters involving financial institutions and financial products, including the taxation of banks, insurance companies, real estate investment trusts, asset securitization arrangements, life insurance contracts, annuities, notional principal contracts, options, forwards, futures, debt instruments (including original issue discount obligations and tax-advantaged bonds), hedging arrangements, and other types of innovative financial instruments and entities.
Note: Only experience gained after Bar Admission may be credited as Professional Legal Experience. Education Substitution:
An LL.M. degree in the field of this position may be substituted for the one year of the general legal experience listed above. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is prorated. Please indicate dates of employment by month/year and hours per week on your resume. Education
For positions with an education requirement, submit transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if selected. Foreign education: if using foreign education, show credentials evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. program. Additional information
We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Relocation expenses are not authorized. This is a bargaining unit position. We offer opportunities for telework. We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. Conditions of Employment Continued: A one-year trial/probationary period will be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; certification occurs no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary period. Subject to a Tenure Commitment of up to 3 years Salary via Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business travel Undergo an income tax verification Employment may be conditional upon classification and/or audit of federal tax returns (may include up to 2 years of returns) Employment may require Continuous Vetting; enrollment in FBI Rap Back service may be required There are important documents about rights and obligations you should read Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government and upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. How to Apply
The following instructions outline our application process. Submit all required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 09/26/2025. If you require accommodation, contact the agency. To begin, click Apply in USAJOBS to access the online application. Follow prompts to attach your resume and supporting documents. Documents may require virus scanning. Review your package and continue the application process. Complete the online application, ensure required documents are included, and submit. You may need to re-select your resume from USAJOBS. Verify that your application is complete and submitted by the closing date. Agency contact information
Nahum Arriaza Phone: [not provided] Email: [not provided] Address: Office of Chief Counsel, IRS, Staffing and Classification Branch, 1111 Constitution Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20224, US Next steps
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. The Application Status will indicate the date last updated. For more information on statuses, visit USAJOBS. Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the guidance.
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