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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.
To learn more, click the links below:
IRS Office of Chief Counsel Careers Site
Meet Our People
Learn about our Legal Divisions
Learn more about this agency
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.
To learn more, click the links below:
IRS Office of Chief Counsel Careers Site
Meet Our People
Learn about our Legal Divisions
Learn more about this agency
Overview
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Accepting applications
Location
Many vacancies in the following locations:
Birmingham, AL
Phoenix, AZ
Lake Forest, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Sacramento, CA
San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA
San Jose, CA
Denver, CO
East Hartford, CT
Washington, DC
Jacksonville, FL
Miami, FL
Plantation, FL
Atlanta, GA
Honolulu, HI
Chicago, IL
Indianapolis, IN
Louisville, KY
New Orleans, LA
Boston, MA
Baltimore, MD
Detroit, MI
Saint Paul, MN
Kansas City, MO
Saint Louis, MO
Greensboro, NC
Newark, NJ
Las Vegas, NV
Buffalo, NY
New York, NY
Westbury, NY
Cincinnati, OH
Independence, OH
Oklahoma City, OK
Portland, OR
Philadelphia, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Nashville, TN
Austin, TX
Farmers Branch, TX
Houston, TX
Salt Lake City, UT
Richmond, VA
Seattle, WA
Milwaukee, WI
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $61,722 - $100,315 per year Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Promotion potential 9
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required
Appointment type Temporary - 89 Days
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No
Drug test No Security clearance Other Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number CCCM-26-13078050-SUM Control number 886742000
This job is open to
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Students
Current students enrolled in an accredited high school, college or graduate institution.
Clarification from the agency
For more information, see "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.
Duties
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The IRS Office of Chief Counsel's Summer Legal Program provides exposure to the Office by enabling primarily second-year law students to work under the supervision, and with the assistance of, experienced tax lawyers. The training and work experience provides developmental assignments and helps prepare law students for a career as a tax lawyer and gives them an excellent view of what the practice of law is like at the Office of Chief Counsel. In the National Office, law students typically take part in a variety of educational and social events. It is anticipated students will work for us the full summer.
As a Legal Administrative Specialist with the Office of Chief Counsel, you will work for one of several major Counsel divisions based on your particular interest, qualifications, and the staffing needs of the Office. Whether you are in a field office or National Office position, you will receive substantial training and responsibility. The following link describes our legal divisions Legal Divisions | IRS Careers.
We are recruiting for both our National Office and our Field Office Divisions throughout the country. Current openings are detailed below:
National OfficeNational Office Divisions located only in Washington, D.C. include Corporate (CORP), Employee Benefits, Exempt Orgs, Employment Taxes (EEE), Energy, Credits, and Excise Tax (ECE), Financial Institutions & Products (FIP), Income Tax & Accounting (ITA), International (INTL), Passthroughs, Trusts, and Estates (PTE), and Procedure & Administration (P&A).
We are currently recruiting for our Division Counsel (Litigation & Advisory) in the following cities: Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Baltimore, MD; Birmingham, AL; Boston, MA; Buffalo, NY; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Denver, CO; Detroit, MI; East Hartford, CT; Farmers Branch (Dallas), TX; Greensboro, NC; Honolulu, HI; Houston, TX; Independence (Cleveland), OH; Indianapolis, IN; Jacksonville, FL; Kansas City, MO; Lake Forest (Laguna Niguel), CA; Las Vegas, NV; Los Angeles, CA; Louisville, KY; Miami, FL; Milwaukee, WI; Nashville, TN; Newark, NJ; New Orleans, LA; New York (Manhattan), NY; Oklahoma City, OK; Philadelphia, PA; Phoenix, AZ; Pittsburgh, PA; Plantation, FL; Portland, OR; Richmond, VA; Sacramento, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; San Jose, CA; Seattle, WA; St. Louis, MO; St. Paul, MN; Washington, DC; Westbury (Long Island), NY.
We are currently recruiting for our Office of the Division Counsel/Associate Chief Counsel (Criminal Tax) in the following cities: Baltimore, MD; Buffalo, NY; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland (Independence), OH; Denver, CO; East Hartford, CT; Farmers Branch, TX; Greensboro, NC; Houston, TX; Indianapolis, IN; Jacksonville, FL; Las Vegas, NV; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; Nashville, TN; New Orleans, LA; Newark, NJ; Philadelphia, PA; Phoenix, AZ; Portland, OR; Richmond, VA; Salt Lake, UT; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; St. Louis, MO; St. Paul, MN; Washington, DC; Westbury (Long Island), NY.
We are currently recruiting for our Office of the Division Counsel (Tax Exempt & Government Entities Division Counsel) in the following cities: Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Farmers Branch (Dallas), TX; Jacksonville, FL; Los Angeles, CA; New York (Manhattan), NY; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; Washington, DC; Westbury (Long Island), NY.
Target Start Date: June 2027
Please note, you will not receive an application status update or communication from the hiring office until early 2027.
Requirements
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Qualifications
Who May Apply:Current law school students who have completed one (1) full year of legal studies at an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school.
To qualify for this position of Honors Summer Intern (Legal Administrative Specialist), you must meet the qualification requirements listed below by the closing of this announcement:
Basic Requirement for Summer Legal Administrative Specialist:
To qualify for an Honors Summer Intern (Legal Administrative Specialist) at the GS-09 grade level, you must meet one of the following by the closing date of the announcement:
Attributes of an Ideal Candidate are
Education
All applicants must be attending or graduated from an ABA-accredited law school.
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
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Conditions of Employment Continued:
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be considered based on their application package as it relates to the requirements listed in the qualifications section. Interviews may be held at the option of the office. All application materials and interviews, if conducted, will be used in the final evaluation and selection process.
Referral: Veterans' preference is assessed and applied. Qualified Preference eligibles will be listed at the top of the certificate in alphabetical order and considered before qualified non-preference eligibles. All other candidates will be listed in alphabetical order. If you are among the top qualified candidates, you may be required to participate in a selection interview. We will not reimburse costs related to the interview, such as travel to and from the interview site.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required documents
Required Documents
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A complete application includes:
All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. Please limit your resume to two-pages. Applicants with resumes exceeding two-pages will be removed from consideration. (Cover letters are optional.) To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view Resume Tips.
Education Documentation: You must include supporting documentation to confirm your GPA, class rank, or LSAT score. Acceptable documentation includes a transcript, test scores, or verification from the school. Your application will be rated ineligible if your education qualifications cannot be verified in your application documents.
Veterans' Preference Documentation: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing actual or expected dates of service dates of service and type of discharge. Ten-point preference eligibles must also submit an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15, along with the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form.
For more information on veterans' preference view FedsHireVets.
Please ensure your application includes supporting qualification documentation for this position, as failure to do so may result in an "incomplete application" determination.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 12/11/2026 and/or cut-off dates in this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13078050
If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability or medical condition during any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Kimberly Johnson, Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator, HR Labor & Employee Relations Division, by phone at 503-265-3841 or by email at Kimberly.F.Johnson@irscounsel.treas.gov. The IRS - Office of Chief Counsel provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. You must contact us by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the announcement's closing date to request accommodation. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
Agency contact information
Corri Munro
Phone 469-801-1028 Email corri.m.munro@irscounsel.treas.gov 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 (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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A complete application includes:
All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. Please limit your resume to two-pages. Applicants with resumes exceeding two-pages will be removed from consideration. (Cover letters are optional.) To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view Resume Tips.
Education Documentation: You must include supporting documentation to confirm your GPA, class rank, or LSAT score. Acceptable documentation includes a transcript, test scores, or verification from the school. Your application will be rated ineligible if your education qualifications cannot be verified in your application documents.
Veterans' Preference Documentation: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing actual or expected dates of service dates of service and type of discharge. Ten-point preference eligibles must also submit an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15, along with the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form.
For more information on veterans' preference view FedsHireVets.
Please ensure your application includes supporting qualification documentation for this position, as failure to do so may result in an "incomplete application" determination.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 12/11/2026 and/or cut-off dates in this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13078050
If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability or medical condition during any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Kimberly Johnson, Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator, HR Labor & Employee Relations Division, by phone at 503-265-3841 or by email at Kimberly.F.Johnson@irscounsel.treas.gov. The IRS - Office of Chief Counsel provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. You must contact us by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the announcement's closing date to request accommodation. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
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Agency contact information
Corri Munro
Phone 469-801-1028 Email corri.m.munro@irscounsel.treas.gov 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 (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
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Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Additional locations
Sacramento, CA
San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA
San Jose, CA
Denver, CO
East Hartford, CT
Washington, DC
Jacksonville, FL
Miami, FL
Plantation, FL
Atlanta, GA
Honolulu, HI
Chicago, IL
Indianapolis, IN
Louisville, KY
New Orleans, LA
Boston, MA
Baltimore, MD
Detroit, MI
Saint Paul, MN
Kansas City, MO
Saint Louis, MO
Greensboro, NC
Newark, NJ
Las Vegas, NV
Buffalo, NY
New York, NY
Westbury, NY
Cincinnati, OH
Independence, OH
Oklahoma City, OK
Portland, OR
Philadelphia, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Nashville, TN
Austin, TX
Farmers Branch, TX
Houston, TX
Salt Lake City, UT
Richmond, VA
Seattle, WA
Milwaukee, WI
Internal Revenue Service
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has a distinguished history dating back to the founding of our nation. As the steward of U.S. economic and financial systems, Treasury is a major and influential leader in today's global economy. We have over 100,000 employees across the country and around the world. Come Join the Department of the Treasury and Invest in Tomorrow.
Agency contact information
Corri Munro
Phone 469-801-1028 Email corri.m.munro@irscounsel.treas.gov Address Office of Chief Counsel, IRS
Staffing and Classification Branch
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224
US
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.
To learn more, click the links below:
IRS Office of Chief Counsel Careers Site
Meet Our People
Learn about our Legal Divisions
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Location
Many vacancies in the following locations:
Birmingham, AL
Phoenix, AZ
Lake Forest, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Sacramento, CA
San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA
San Jose, CA
Denver, CO
East Hartford, CT
Washington, DC
Jacksonville, FL
Miami, FL
Plantation, FL
Atlanta, GA
Honolulu, HI
Chicago, IL
Indianapolis, IN
Louisville, KY
New Orleans, LA
Boston, MA
Baltimore, MD
Detroit, MI
Saint Paul, MN
Kansas City, MO
Saint Louis, MO
Greensboro, NC
Newark, NJ
Las Vegas, NV
Buffalo, NY
New York, NY
Westbury, NY
Cincinnati, OH
Independence, OH
Oklahoma City, OK
Portland, OR
Philadelphia, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Nashville, TN
Austin, TX
Farmers Branch, TX
Houston, TX
Salt Lake City, UT
Richmond, VA
Seattle, WA
Milwaukee, WI
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $61,722 - $100,315 per year Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Promotion potential 9
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required
Appointment type Temporary - 89 Days
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No
Drug test No Security clearance Other Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number CCCM-26-13078050-SUM Control number 886742000
| Location | Sacramento, CA |
| Industry | Government and Military |
| Salary | $61,722–$100,315 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.usajobs.gov/Search?d=TR |
Department of the Treasury
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*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)
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*Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)
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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.
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