- Position Title
- General Attorney (Criminal Tax)
- Agency
- Internal Revenue Service
- Announcement Number
- CCJR-24-12450280-ATTY-SR Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, June 27, 2024 to Tuesday, December 31, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
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Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. You may only select up to 3 location(s).
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For this announcement, you are able to select up to three locations. If choosing more than one location, please rank your choices below. One being your most preferred and three being your least preferred location.
Current/Former Federal Employees
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Have you held a political position within the Federal Government within five (5) years of the closing date of this announcement?
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Current Chief Counsel Employees Only: What is your Employee ID number (EmplID)?
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and/or conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
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Employees of the Internal Revenue Service Office of Chief Counsel (IRSCC) must demonstrate the highest level of ethics and integrity, and must be in compliance with all Federal Tax requirements. Applicants being considered for employment with the IRSCC will be subject to a tax check. Your responses to the following questions will be verified; Applicants providing false information may be made ineligible and will be subject to debarment for future employment opportunities with the IRSCC. Are you willing and able to undergo a Federal Tax check to meet this requirement prior to employment?
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A one year trial period is required for all attorneys, regardless of grade or tenure, who are serving their first year of employment with the Office of Chief Counsel, if not already completed. The one-year trial period begins with the date of appointment to either an attorney (905 series) or law clerk (904 series) position and is completed one year after the date of the appointment. Are you willing to serve a one year trial period if not already previously completed?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the General Attorney (Criminal Tax) position with IRS - Office of Chief Counsel. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
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GS-14: Select the one statement that best describes the qualifications you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of General Attorney (Criminal Tax) at the GS-14 grade level in the Federal Service.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Are you an active member in good standing of the bar in the state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia, or commonwealth of Puerto Rico?
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List all states and/or territories in which you are an active member in good standing of the bar and the date in which you were admitted? (i.e. Florida - January 1, 2015)
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What was your most recent performance rating or progress review?
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Check all examples that closely match your oral presentation or communication skills:
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Have you served in an advisory capacity to top Executives in the IRS, Treasury Department or Department of Justice?
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How many courses from an ABA accredited law school did you complete at the JD level or above in subject matters related to criminal tax law, cybercrimes law or financial crimes law? Eligible courses include tax, criminal law, criminal procedure, internet law, information privacy law, computer crimes, cybercrimes, white collar/financial crimes and evidence courses.
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In your legal career, have you prepared legal analyses on financial crimes or criminal tax related topics?
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Please choose the response that best describes your qualification for this position.
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Check all examples that closely match your written communication skills as a regular or recurring part of your job.
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Select all of the responses that describe your experience in interpreting IRS laws.
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Have you initiated or reviewed five or more documents for submission to the U.S. Tax Court or U.S. District Court or Federal or State Court or initiated or reviewed five or more documents analyzing tax law?
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How many years of professional legal experience do you have dealing with investigations and prosecutions of violations of internal revenue laws, the Bank Secrecy Act, cybercrimes, money laundering or other white collar/financial crimes; special investigative techniques employed by law enforcement, and criminal and civil forfeitures initiated by the government (or equivalent experience)?
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How many years of professional legal experience do you have dealing with the Fourth Amendment; Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure; Federal Rules of Evidence; Electronic Communications Privacy Act; Stored Communications Act; USA PATRIOT Act; Federal Criminal Code applicable to pen registers, trap and trace devices, and the interception of wire, oral and electronic communications; the Privacy Act and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)?
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How many years of professional legal experience do you have presenting evidence before a federal or state grand jury?
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How many years of professional legal experience do you have trying criminal tax or financial crimes cases before a federal or state petit jury?
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Select all the responses that describe your experience with general motion practice and appellate litigation:
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Integrity Certification: Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.