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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. This is not an all-inclusive list.
For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. 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: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)
sherry.d.laster@irscounsel.treas.gov · 469-801-1040
This position is with Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury.
The posted pay range is $125776 – $197200/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-23.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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