Job Summary

The Civil Division, Tax Litigation Branch, is looking for attorneys to join its Trial Section. Our attorneys have a passion for litigation; a deep interest in public service; and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently. Well-qualified candidates may be eligible for a signing bonus of up to $25,000, depending on qualifications, education, and other factors. All recipients of a signing bonus are required to fulfill a service obligation.

Job Description

Attorneys in this position must be able to work independently to develop their cases factually and legally, and work collaboratively with the Internal Revenue Service, internal supervisors, and peers to present cases in the most effective manner. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. Interested applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing. To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, applicants must have up to one (1) year of legal experience. To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, applicants must have minimum (1) or more years post-J.D. legal experience To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, applicants must possess at least one and one-half (1.5) years of post-J.D. legal experience. To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, applicants must possess at least two and one-half (2.5) years of post-J.D. legal experience. To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must possess at least four (4) years of post-J.D. legal experience. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the required qualifications listed above, the ideal candidate will have experience interpreting or applying provisions of the United States Internal Revenue Code, the United States Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and/or the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and related laws, rules, and regulations that arise in tax and bankruptcy cases, or other complex legal statutes, rules, and regulations. Additional desirable experience includes a demonstrated record of analyzing complex legal problems, developing litigation strategies, and superior trial practice skills; working with expert witnesses; managing or working as a member of a trial team; making oral arguments; and trial or evidentiary hearing experience. The ideal candidate will also have the ability to identify, distill, and explain complex issues, as well as experience working with document management software to review discovery productions (e.g., Relativity or Everlaw) and with trial organization and presentation software (e.g., CaseMap or OnCue). Experience working with or for federal agencies is also preferred. Trial Period Statement As a condition of employment for accepting this position in accordance with section 11.5 of Executive Order 14284, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.