<p>Summary</p> <p>With nearly 1,700 attorneys, IRS Chief Counsel is the largest tax law firm nationwide. Our attorneys are among top tax law practitioners and some of the very best legal minds found anywhere. Together with the IRS, we serve the public by applying the tax code with fairness and integrity. After pausing hiring in 2025, we now seek new law graduates and experienced attorneys to join us.</p> <p>Click to learn more:</p> <p>IRS Office of Chief Counsel Careers Site</p> <p>Meet Our People</p> <p>Learn about our Legal Divisions</p> <p>Learn more about this agency</p> <p>Summary</p> <p>With nearly 1,700 attorneys, IRS Chief Counsel is the largest tax law firm nationwide. Our attorneys are among top tax law practitioners and some of the very best legal minds found anywhere. Together with the IRS, we serve the public by applying the tax code with fairness and integrity. After pausing hiring in 2025, we now seek new law graduates and experienced attorneys to join us.</p> <p>Click to learn more:</p> <p>IRS Office of Chief Counsel Careers Site</p> <p>Meet Our People</p> <p>Learn about our Legal Divisions</p> <p>Learn more about this agency</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Accepting applications</p> <p>Posted this week · Apply by 06/01/26</p> <p>Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 1, 2026</p> <p>Location</p> <p>Los Angeles, CA</p> <p>San Francisco, CA</p> <p>Washington, DC</p> <p>Atlanta, GA</p> <p>Chicago, IL</p> <p>New York, NY</p> <p>Farmers Branch, TX</p> <p>No matching locations found.</p> <p>Work site options</p> <p>Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $94,654 - $197,200 per year Pay scale & grade</p> <p>GS 12 - 14</p> <p>Learn more about pay scale and grade</p> <p>Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.</p> <p>Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.</p> <p>Appointment type Permanent</p> <p>Occupations and job series</p> <ul> <li>0905 Attorney </li></ul> <p>Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No</p> <p>Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR)</p> <p>Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.</p> <p>Background check type</p> <ul> <li>Suitability/Fitness </li></ul> <p>Financial disclosure required No</p> <p>Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.</p> <p>Announcement number CCLO-26-12953169-ATTY Control number 869727900</p> <p>This job is open to</p> <p>Help</p> <p>The public</p> <p>U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.</p> <p>Clarification from the agency</p> <p>U.S. Citizens and U.S. Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.</p> <p>Duties</p> <p>Help</p> <p>The Office of Chief Counsel, General Legal Services (GLS) serves as in-house counsel to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Chief Counsel, providing legal services over a broad spectrum of non-tax matters including labor and employment, ethics, fiscal, appropriations, procurement, contracts, and technology. Work in the GLS Area Counsel field offices is focused on providing advice, support, and litigation representation for IRS and Chief Counsel management in administrative fora and in arbitration, with the majority of case work centering on labor, equal employment opportunity (EEO), and personnel law. The field offices also provide assistance to the Department of Justice (DOJ) in federal courts on such matters, as well as for suits against IRS employees, and may assist with processing claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act.</p> <p>As a General Attorney (Employment and Labor Law), you will:</p> <ul> <li>Provide legal advice on labor, employment, personnel, and EEO matters to the Office of the Commissioner of the IRS, Chief Counsel and components reporting to those offices. </li><li>Provide legal representation to the IRS and Chief Counsel in cases before administrative fora, such as the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), hearings in Office of Professional Responsibility matters and in arbitrations stemming from IRS and Chief Counsel collective bargaining agreements. </li><li>Provide advisory opinions and advice, both written and oral, on issues arising from labor-personnel and EEO matters, the interpretation of civil service laws and regulations, government representation, the Federal Torts Claim Act, and other related non-tax matters. </li><li>Provide legal assistance and support DOJ and/or Assistant U.S. Attorneys in federal court litigation and appeals. </li></ul> <p>This is not an all-inclusive list. If selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform the duties of the position and will receive training to help you grow in the position.</p> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Conditions of employment</p> <ul> <li>Refer to "Additional Information" </li><li>Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. </li><li>Must be a U.S. Citizen or National </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>In order to qualify for this position of General Attorney (Employment and Labor Law), you must meet the education and/or experience requirements detailed below by the closing date of this announcement. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.</p> <p>Basic Requirements for General Attorney (Employment and Labor Law):</p> <ul> <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></ul> <p>GS-12 Experience Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>1 year of general professional legal experience from any area of expertise </li></ul> <p>GS-13 Experience Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>1 year of general professional legal experience from any area of expertise; plus </li><li>1 year of professional General Legal Service (GLS) legal experience </li></ul> <p>GS-14 Experience Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>1 year of general professional legal experience from any area of expertise; plus </li><li>2 years of professional General Legal Service (GLS) legal experience </li></ul> <p>Professional General Legal Service legal experience is defined as: Experience involving litigation and complex legal questions relevant to personnel and labor law requiring extensive research, analysis, and evaluation. 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 for the grade you are applying to. Note: Only experience gained after Bar Admission may be credited as Professional Legal Experience.</p> <p>Education Substitution: An LL.M. degree in Employment and/or Labor Law may be substituted for the one year of the general legal experience listed above.</p> <p>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> <p>Education</p> <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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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)</p> <p>Additional information</p> <ul> <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 a non-bargaining unit position. </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></ul> <p>Conditions of Employment Continued:</p> <ul> <li>Subject to a 1-year trial period. </li><li>All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding. </li><li>Subject to a Tenure Commitment of up to 3 years </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>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><li>This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. </li></ul> <p>There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:</p> <ul> <li>Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, </li><li>FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and </li><li>SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information) </li></ul> <p>Expand Hide additional information</p> <p>Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Help</p> <p>A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.</p> <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> <p>How you will be evaluated</p> <p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p> <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>Referral: 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>Benefits</p> <p>Help</p> <p>A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.</p> <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> <p>Required documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <p>Help</p> <p>A complete application includes items described below. 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).</p> <ol> <li>RESUME - All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. Please limit your resume to two-pages. Applicants with resumes exceeding two-pages will be removed from consideration. Resumes MUST contain specific information that can be used to make a qualification determination, including employment beginning and ending dates for each position (ex. MM/YY - MM/YY), whether employment is Full-time or Part-time, or average number of hours worked per week, and position titles. If the position is/was in the Federal government, you will need to detail the position series and grade level. The resume should detail relevant experience and education, as well as support the required specialized experience. Please view resume tips. </li></ol> <p>Note: Resume must be presented in a font size and font style that is legible, no less than 10-point size with no less than half an inch margin all around.</p> <ol start="2"> <li> <p>VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USAJOBS when you apply to this vacancy.</p> </li><li> <p>ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation if applicable:</p> </li></ol> <ul> <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) Transcripts must detail degree awarded/conferred including date. </li><li>Proof of Active Bar Admission </li><li>A memorandum of interest summarizing your interest in the position </li></ul> <p>Current Chief Counsel Employees are also required to submit:</p> <ul> <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 12 months or if you have not received a performance appraisal, please explain why in your application </li></ul> <p>Education Documentation: 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> <p>Certificate of Good Standing: A certified original copy of your certificate of good standing from your State Bar will be required if you are selected.</p> <p>VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION: 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 positive 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.</p>