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The Strategic Litigation (SL) Division Counsel is a national organization with approximately 90 attorneys and 40 paralegals located in 33 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 Supervisory Trial Attorney (Tax) (Strategic Litigation Counsel) , you will: Serves as first-line supervisor to a group of Special Trial Attorneys (STAs) and paralegal support staff engaged in providing large case litigation support to the IRS. Performs a full range of technical and administrative supervisory duties such as reviewing and coordinating work assignments and priorities; evaluating employee performance and identifying developmental and training needs of staff; proposing and effecting disciplinary and other personnel-related actions, etc. Develops STA subordinates to provide on-site supervision to remotely managed employees. Provides technical guidance and oversight to STA litigation teams, which may include employees from several SL offices and groups. Serves as a primary advisor on significant case matters, docketed and non-docketed, under the group's jurisdiction, keeping Division management informed of any unusual, sensitive, or controversial cases or developments. Makes recommendations to resolve outstanding issues, advising Division management of potential ramifications of alternate actions. When needed, makes determinations regarding settlement of large cases under the Division's jurisdiction, both independently or in consultation with other senior executives. Participates with Division management in the development and implementation of long-range strategic plans and goals for matters under the Division's jurisdiction, including industry-specific plans with nationwide applicability. Keeps informed of emerging trends/developments in significant case litigation and industry business practices to ensure such development issues are properly anticipated and considered in formulating goals. 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).
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