Summary Office of Chief Counsel, IRS, seeks enthusiastic individuals to serve taxpayers fairly and with integrity by providing correct and impartial interpretation of the internal revenue laws and the highest quality legal advice and representation for the IRS. Please click "Learn more about this agency" to find out more about Chief Counsel's various offices, to view some of the workplace attributes that Chief Counsel's workforce rates most favorably, and to hear from employees themselves. Responsibilities This position is in the Office of Chief Counsel, Division Counsel (Small Business/Self Employed) (SB/SE). In addition to performing a full range of legal work typically assigned to a GS-14 attorney, the Assistant to the Associate Area Counsel assists the Associate Area Counsel (AAC) with administering all SB/SE related services and programs under the group's jurisdiction and performs management duties as assigned. As a General Attorney (Tax) - Assistant to the Associate Area Counsel, you will: Assist the AAC in the supervision of a group of attorneys and paralegals providing litigation support to the IRS. Assist the AAC in providing technical guidance on Tax Court litigation activities performed by the Group and assists the AAC in making determinations with respect to settlement of cases independently, or in consultation with the AAC or other senior managers. Advise the AAC on management and legal matters within the Group's jurisdiction, advising the AAC on unusual, sensitive, or potentially controversial cases, or issues requiring further development or elevation. Assist the AAC in establishing procedures to review and evaluate the effectiveness of Group litigation services and programs. Participate with AAC in promoting information sharing among the Group and other Counsel components, along with the IRS Appeals and Compliance functions in order to encourage communication networks and maintain awareness of new developments and initiatives which could impact Group or Area programs, goals or operations. Assist the AAC in ensuring that staff activities are coordinated, as appropriate, with other SB/SE personnel, and other Division and Associate Chief Counsel Offices. THIS IS A DETAIL POSITION NOT-TO-EXCEED ONE YEAR. AT THE END OF THIS ONE-YEAR ASSIGNMENT, INCUMBENT WILL RETURN TO THEIR FORMER POSITION OF RECORD. THIS POSITION MAY BE EXTENDED FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE YEAR WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Please note, vacancies will be filled in the following locations: At least two vacancies will be filled in Area 4 PODs: Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis, Milwaukee. At least one vacancy will be filled in Area 6 PODs: Austin, Dallas, Houston, New Orleans. At least two vacancies will be filled in Area 8 PODs: Los Angeles, Laguna Niguel, San Diego, Thousand Oaks. At least two vacancies will be filled in Area 9 PODs: St. Louis, Kansas City, Louisville, St. Paul, Oklahoma City. NO MINUIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR DETAIL ACTIONS BUT YOU MUST BE A GS-14 ATTORNEY TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information This is a detail not-to-exceed 1 year; may be extended an additional year without further competition. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Relocation expenses are not authorized. This is a non-bargaining unit position. We offer opportunities for telework. We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. 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. Conditions of Employment Continued: Subject to a 1-year trial period (unless already completed). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency 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. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Undergo an income tax verification. 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. 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. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: 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, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)"