General Attorney (Tax) (Special Counsel)

IRS

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Attorney, Domestic Tax, IRS (Internal Revenue Service), Legal, Litigation, Program Evaluation, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Resource Management, Trend Analysis, United States Department of Justice (DOJ)
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
1 day ago
Strategic Litigation Division Counsel

The Strategic Litigation (SL) Division Counsel is a national organization with approximately 65 attorneys and 30 paralegals located in 30 cities nationwide. The SL Division, through its Special Trial Attorneys and paralegals, is responsible for handling the Office of Chief Counsel's most complex, high-profile, and significant cases in the United States Tax Court, which cases often establish national precedent or are otherwise important to tax administration. The SL attorneys and paralegals provide a full range of legal services on all issues, including advising the Internal Revenue Service on its most significant non-docketed cases, handling significant case litigation in the United States Tax Court, and assisting the Department of Justice in the handling of significant cases in both Federal and State Courts.

As a General Attorney (Tax) (Special Counsel), you will:

  • Serve as a subject-matter expert for the SL Division on Tax Court matters, coordinating and disseminating changes in procedure and protocol, including such matters as the Electronic Courtroom and Virtual Courtroom.
  • Serve as a liaison for the SL Division with DOJ with respect to the allocation of resources to refund and appellate litigation, coordinating litigation strategy when needed.
  • Assist the SL Division Counsel and Deputy Division Counsels in ensuring uniformity and consistency of IRS positions on litigation issues. On behalf of the SL Division Counsel, interact with key technical advisors in other Division Counsel and Associate offices to ensure uniformity and consistency of sensitive legal positions and quick development of positions.
  • Manage sensitive projects on SL matters for the Division Counsel and Deputy Division Counsels. Assist the SL Division Counsel in coordinating the entire Division's resource assignments to litigation efforts in Tax Court, and refund cases with DOJ.
  • Serve as a resource to the Division Counsel, Deputy Division Counsels, Senior Level Counsels, and Strategic Litigation Counsels in coordinating the impact of events occurring on litigation in process with policy makers in Procedure and Administration (P&A) on difficult, important, and complex matters arising in tax litigation and in the administration of the Internal Revenue laws.
  • Participate with stakeholders in other Division offices, the Associate offices, and the IRS to integrate the litigation program with other Enforcement and Guidance programs to achieve the Service's long-term strategy in tax administration.
  • Participate with the Division Counsel/Deputy Division Counsels in the identification, planning and evaluation of Division Counsel programs, services, and resources. Recognize trends in SL issues and responds to trends identified, including recommending the need for new or additional legislation. Monitor and evaluate the impact of new or potential impact of proposed legislation and regulations on SL issues.

This is not an all-inclusive list.

About the Company

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Department of the Treasury

https://home.treasury.gov/


The Department of the Treasury is organized into two major components - the Departmental Offices and the operating bureaus. Treasury Bureaus make up 98% of the Treasury work force and are responsible for carrying out specific operations assigned to the Department. The Department of the Treasury includes: 


 *Departmental Offices (DO) 
The Departmental Offices (DO)are primarily responsible for the formulation of policy and management of the Department as a whole, while the operating bureaus carry out the specific operations assigned to the Department. 
 

*Bureau of Engraving & Printing (BEP) 
The Bureau of Engraving & Printing (BEP) designs and manufactures U.S. currency, securities, and other official certificates and awards. 

*Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is the largest of Treasury's bureaus. It is responsible for determining, assessing, and collecting internal revenue in the United States. 

Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) 
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is responsible for enforcing and administering laws covering the production, use, and distribution of alcohol and tobacco products. TTB also collects excise taxes for firearms and ammunition. 
 
   
Bureau of the Fiscal Service 
The Bureau of the Fiscal Service was formed from the consolidation of the Financial Management Service and the Bureau of the Public Debt. Its mission is to promote the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the U.S. government through exceptional accounting, financing, collections, payments, and shared services. 
  
 
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)                                                                                                                                                      The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) supports law enforcement investigative efforts and fosters interagency and global cooperation against domestic and international financial crimes. It also provides U.S. policy makers with strategic analyses of domestic and worldwide trends and patterns.

Inspector General  
The Inspector General conducts independent audits, investigations and reviews to help the Treasury Department accomplish its mission; improve its programs and operations; promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness; and prevent and detect fraud and abuse. 
 

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) 
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) charters, regulates, and supervises national banks to ensure a safe, sound, and competitive banking system that supports the citizens, communities, and economy of the United States. 
 

Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA)  
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) provides leadership and coordination and recommends policy for activities designed to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of the internal revenue laws. TIGTA also recommends policies to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in the programs and operations of the IRS and related entities. 
 
  
U.S. Mint 
The U.S. Mint designs and manufactures domestic, bullion and foreign coins as well as commemorative medals and other numismatic items. The Mint also distributes U.S. coins to the Federal Reserve banks as well as maintains physical custody and protection of our nation's silver and gold assets.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Government and Military
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Professional Development, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement / Pension Plans, Life Insurance
WEBSITE
https://www.usajobs.gov/Search?d=TR