Supervisory Trial Attorney (Tax) - Associate Area Counsel

Summary Office of Chief Counsel, IRS, 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. Responsibilities This position is in the Office of Chief Counsel (Small Business/Self Employed) (SB/SE). The Associate Area Counsel serves as a first-line supervisor, and general manager, of a staff of attorneys and paralegals assigned to one of 92 practice groups and is responsible for administering all SB/SE related services and programs under the group's jurisdiction. The Associate Area Counsel reports to one of nine SB/SE Area Counsel. As a Supervisory Trial Attorney (Tax) - Associate Area Counsel, you will: Serve as first-line supervisor to a group of attorneys and paralegals engaged in providing litigation and advisory support to the IRS. Perform a full range of technical and administrative supervisory duties. Provide technical guidance and oversight of all litigation and advisory activities performed by the work group. On his or her own, or in consultation with the Area Counsel and other senior managers, make determinations with respect to the settlement of cases under the group's jurisdiction. Serve as a primary advisor for the Area Counsel and Deputy Area Counsel on all management and legal matters within the group's jurisdiction. Make recommendations to resolve outstanding issues, advising the Area Counsel and Deputy Area Counsel of potential ramifications of alternate actions. Establish procedures for reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of group litigation services and programs. Develop strategies for implementing operational or procedural improvements where appropriate. Oversee the preparation of key reports on group litigation activities. Promote information sharing among group personnel and other Counsel components, including IRS Appeals and compliance functions. Participate with the Area Counsel, Deputy Area Counsel and other SB/SE managers, as appropriate, in the development and implementation of strategic plans and goals for matters under the Area Counsel's jurisdiction. Ensure staff activities are coordinated, as appropriate, with other SB/SE personnel, and other Division and/or Associate Chief Counsel offices. Ensure proper coordination of management issues with any co-located Associate Area Counsel from other Counsel Divisions. This is not an all-inclusive list. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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 Supervisory Trial Attorney (Tax) - Associate Area Counsel, you must meet the qualification requirements listed below by the closing of this announcement: Basic Requirements for Supervisory Trial Attorney (Tax) - Associate Area Counsel: 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-15 Experience Requirements: 1 year of general professional legal experience; plus 3 year(s) of professional legal tax experience Professional Legal Tax Experience is defined as thorough and comprehensive professional knowledge and understanding of Federal tax statutes and regulations, and Internal Revenue Service policies and decisions, particularly as they relate to tax laws affecting individuals filing schedules C, E, F and/or Form 2106 as well as corporations, S-corporations, and partnerships with assets of $10 million or less. At least one year of this experience must be equivalent to the work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14). Note: Only experience gained after Bar Admission may be credited as Professional Legal Experience. Education Substitution: An LL.M. degree in the field of the position (tax, GLS-related, or P&A- FOIA/Disclosure related field) may be substituted for the one year of the general legal experience listed above. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. Time in Grade Requirement for GS-15: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-???????14). Education For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. 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 non-bargaining unit position. We offer opportunities for telework. We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. Conditions of Employment Continued: Subject to a 1-year supervisory or managerial probationary period (unless already completed). Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. The employment of any candidate, including a current employee or a new hire, selected for this position may be conditional upon classification and/or audit of federal tax returns. This audit may include up to 2 years of returns.