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<p>The incumbent of this position serves as a senior 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. As a General Attorney you will: </p>
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<li>Assist and advise Cl Special Agents in Charge and their agents in ongoing and completed criminal investigations, both administrative and grand jury. As such, you will assist CI Special Agents and their managers by analyzing the status, prospects, and potential problems related to ongoing or potential investigations; respond to requests for advice regarding approaches and solutions to specific problems and situations during the investigative stage; provide guidance on, and assist in drafting documents for, special investigative techniques (e.g., search warrants and electronic surveillance); participate in the preparation of undercover requests, in undercover planning sessions, and in undercover operational meetings; and provide advice and guidance on significant legal developments.</li>
<li>Review requests to initiate investigations and render an opinion regarding whether such action is appropriate. Review completed criminal tax investigation cases where criminal prosecution is recommended. Review the special agent's report and exhibits, participate in conferences with proposed defendants and their representatives, and determine the availability and best use of testimonial and documentary evidence. 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 render an opinion on the prosecution potential of the recommended charges. Review and opine on Cl seizure warrants and renders ongoing advice on criminal and civil asset forfeitures.</li>
<li>Serve as the IRS attorney in cases under the jurisdiction of the prosecutive authorities. Coordinate with, and, as directed by the Area Counsel (Criminal Tax), furnish pre-trial assistance to, the Office of the United States Attorney and/or the Department of Justice Tax Division. Coordinate specialized legal issues (such as cryptocurrency) with Division Counsel (Criminal Tax) and/or other Associate Chief Counsel offices who have technical expertise.</li>
<li>Coordinate related matters before or after disposition of the criminal case (e.g., FOIA and disclosure issues, congressional and media inquiries, sustainability of civil penalties).</li>
<li>Conduct periodic reviews of cases currently assigned to CI Special Agents to offer advice and identify potential areas of concern with the investigation.</li>
<li>Participate in continuing professional education programs and other training for both Cl and Counsel. Assists the Division Counsel/Associate Chief Counsel (Criminal Tax) as members of CT Division-wide working groups, task forces, or ad hoc projects</li>
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<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Conditions of Employment</b></h3>
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<li>Refer to "Additional Information"</li>
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<li>Must be a U.S. Citizen or National</li>
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<p>In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.<br> <br> To qualify for this position of General Attorney you must meet the qualification requirements listed below by the closing of this announcement: <br> <br> <b>Basic Requirements for General Attorney</b>:</p>
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<li>Possess at least the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; AND</li>
<li>Applicants must be an active member in good standing of the bar of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico;</li>
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<b>GS-14 Experience Requirements:</b>
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<li>1 year of general legal experience; plus</li>
<li>2 year(s) of legal experience</li>
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<p>Professional Legal Tax Experience is defined as: Presenting evidence before a federal or state grand jury in a criminal tax or financial crimes case; trying a criminal tax or financial crimes case before a federal or state petit jury; prosecuting or defending criminal tax or financial crimes offenses; engaging in motion practice relating to the Federal Rules of Evidence or the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure; drafting or providing legal advice relating to search warrant applications; experience prosecuting or defending criminal or civil forfeiture actions, or money laundering or Bank Secrecy Act violations; providing legal advice relating to undercover operations, or the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code as they relate to criminal tax programs. At least one year of this experience must be equivalent to the work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).<br> <i>Note: Only experience gained after Bar Admission may be credited as Professional Legal Experience.</i><br> <br> <b>Education Substitution: </b>An LL.M. degree in the field of the position may be substituted for the one year of the general legal experience listed above.<br> <br> Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.</p>
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<p>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.<br> <br> 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.<br> <br> <b>FOREIGN EDUCATION: </b>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. </p>
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<li>We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.</li>
<li>Relocation expenses are not authorized.</li>
<li>This is aBargainingunit position.</li>
<li>We offer opportunities for telework.</li>
<li>We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.</li>
<li>The salary range indicated in this announcement covers multiple locality areas. Your salary will be adjusted based on the post of duty for which you are selected.</li>
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<b>Conditions of Employment Continued: </b>
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<li>Subject to a 1-year trial period (unless already completed).</li>
<li>Subject to a Tenure Commitment of up to 3 years</li>
<li>Must successfully complete a background investigation.</li>
<li>Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency</li>
<li>If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.</li>
<li>Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.</li>
<li>Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.</li>
<li>Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.</li>
<li>File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.</li>
<li>Undergo an income tax verification.</li>
<li>The employment of any candidate, including a current employee or a new hire, selected for this position may be conditional upon classification and/or audit of federal tax returns. This audit may include up to 2 years of returns.</li>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p>
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<p>Applicants will be considered based on their overall background as it relates to the position to be filled. 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.</p>
<p><b>Referral: </b>Professional Order will be used to refer and select eligible candidates. Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed. Preference eligibles will be listed at the top of the certificate in alphabetical order and considered before 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.</p>
<p><b>Bargaining Unit Chief Counsel employees will be given first consideration. To receive first consideration, Bargaining Unit Chief Counsel employees seeking reassignment must be on the Master First Consideration List (MFCL). In regard to this announcement, the MFCL is only for reassignments of employees currently occupying Bargaining Unit positions. If you are applying for a promotion, please apply to the announcement.</b></p>
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<p>As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.</p>
<p><b>A complete application includes 1. A resume, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents</b>. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).<br> <br> <b>All applicants</b> are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (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.<br> <br> <b>In addition, applicants are required to submit:</b> </p>
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<li>An unofficial or official transcript(s) for your J.D. degree or LL.M. degree (an official transcript is required if you are selected)</li>
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<li>An 8-10 page legal writing sample</li>
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<li>A memorandum of interest summarizing your interest in the position</li>
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<b>Current Chief Counsel Employees are also required to submit: </b>
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<li>A copy of your most recent, signed, completed annual performance appraisal which includes the final rating. If it is not dated within the last <b>12 </b>months or if you have not received a performance appraisal, please explain why in your application</li>
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<p><b>Education Documentation: </b>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. See "Education" for more details.</p>
<b> Certificate of Good Standing:</b> A certified original copy of your certificate of good standing from your State Bar will be required if you are selected.
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<b>VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION: </b>There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Office of Chief Counsel considers veterans' preference eligibility as a position factor in attorney hiring. If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing 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.
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<p>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 04/04/2023 and/or cut-off dates in this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11874935</p>
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<li>To begin, click <b>Apply </b>to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.</li>
<li>Follow the prompts to <b>select your resume and/or other supporting documents </b>to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.</li>
<li>After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and <b>click to continue with the application process</b>.</li>
<li>You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. <b>You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.</b></li>
<li>It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.</li>
<li>Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.</li>
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<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Agency contact information</b></h3>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Carrie Middleton </b></h3>
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<h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Phone</b></h5>
<p>202-317-6578 </p>
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<p>855-562-3827</p>
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<p>Carrie.L.Middleton@irscounsel.treas.gov </p>
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<i>Office of Chief Counsel, IRS</i>
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<i>Staffing and Classification Branch</i>
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<i>1111 Constitution Ave, NW </i>
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<p>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/. </p>
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<p>The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. </p>
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<li>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy </li>
<li>Reasonable accommodation policy </li>
<li>Financial suitability </li>
<li>Selective Service </li>
<li>New employee probationary period </li>
<li>Signature and false statements </li>
<li>Privacy Act </li>
<li>Social security number request </li>
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<p><b>A complete application includes 1. A resume, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents</b>. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).<br> <br> <b>All applicants</b> are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (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.<br> <br> <b>In addition, applicants are required to submit:</b> </p>
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<li>An unofficial or official transcript(s) for your J.D. degree or LL.M. degree (an official transcript is required if you are selected)</li>
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<li>An 8-10 page legal writing sample</li>
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<li>A memorandum of interest summarizing your interest in the position</li>
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<li>A copy of your most recent, signed, completed annual performance appraisal which includes the final rating. If it is not dated within the last <b>12 </b>months or if you have not received a performance appraisal, please explain why in your application</li>
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<p><b>Education Documentation: </b>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. See "Education" for more details.</p>
<b> Certificate of Good Standing:</b> A certified original copy of your certificate of good standing from your State Bar will be required if you are selected.
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<b>VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION: </b>There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Office of Chief Counsel considers veterans' preference eligibility as a position factor in attorney hiring. If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing 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.
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<p>U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.</p>
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<p>U.S. Citizens and U.S. Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.</p>
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