General Attorney- (Criminal Tax)

As a General Attorney (Criminal Tax) you will:

• Serve as a senior docket attorney in the Criminal Tax Division assigned to an Area Counsel (Criminal Tax) providing legal counsel to IRS Criminal Investigation (Cl). The attorney specializes in assisting CI with investigations and prosecutions of violations of the internal revenue laws the Bank Secrecy Act money laundering statutes and other federal criminal violations; special investigative techniques employed by Cl; and criminal and civil forfeitures initiated by the IRS. The incumbent may also be assigned to cases requiring provision of legal counsel to one or more IRS Divisions (Large Business & International Tax Exempt & Government Entities Small Business/Self Employed and Wage & Investment) and other Counsel and IRS offices which are responsible for serving specific groups of taxpayers.
• Assist and advise Cl Special Agents in Charge and their agents in ongoing and completed criminal investigations both administrative and grand jury.
• Review completed criminal tax investigation cases where criminal prosecution is recommended.
• Prepare an evaluation of the report and the evidence which summarizes the salient facts analyzes whether the evidence proves the elements of each recommended charge assesses the strengths and weaknesses (including possible defenses) of the case and renders an opinion on the prosecution potential of the recommended charges.
• Review and opine on Cl seizure warrants and render ongoing advice on criminal and civil asset forfeitures.
• Serve as the IRS attorney in cases under the jurisdiction of the prosecutive authorities.
• Perform duties as approved and monitored by the Area Counsel (Criminal Tax) that may be assigned to any other attorney in the Office of Chief Counsel regardless of function.

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• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National

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 (Criminal 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-14 Experience Requirements:

• 1 year of general professional legal experience from any area of expertise; plus
• 2 years of professional legal tax experience

Professional Legal Tax Experience is defined as:

• Presenting evidence before a state or federal court; trying a criminal or civil case before a federal or state court;
• Engaging in motion practice relating to the Federal Rules of Evidence the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure or the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure; OR
• Providing legal advice relating to the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.

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-13).

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 (Taxation Tax Litigation Corporate Tax or International Tax Law) may be substituted for the one year of the general legal experience listed above. 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.