IRS Chief Counsel's Office Has Open Tax Attorney Spots It Wants to Fill

The IRS’s Office of Chief Counsel posted “Help Wanted” signs today, as it is seeking additional tax attorneys to help enhance the taxpayer experience and address complex noncompliance.

“We’re immediately seeking motivated attorneys to accomplish this highly challenging work,” William Paul, principal deputy chief counsel/deputy chief counsel (technical), said in a written statement. “We invite you to consider joining our team if you’re an attorney who’s interested in litigation, giving legal advice on complex tax matters, or working on published tax guidance to assist the public in understanding the tax laws.”

The open positions offer a broad range of experiences that frequently involve complex issues with a national scope, according to the IRS. Chief counsel attorneys work to publish guidance to promote taxpayer understanding of the tax laws, and litigators and guidance/advisory teams “work together in an engaging and dynamic environment,” the IRS said.

“Our jobs can help you build your career in all of these areas,” said Drita Tonuzi, deputy chief counsel (operations). “And we work hard to provide new attorneys with support and assistance in these efforts: our training and mentoring programs are some of the best.”

What are some advantages to joining the IRS’s Office of Chief Counsel? Here are a few, according to the tax agency:

Workplace flexibility;
A collegial environment and an important mission to serve taxpayers fairly and with integrity by providing correct and impartial interpretation of the Internal Revenue laws; and
Provide the highest quality legal advice and representation for the IRS.

Attorney positions are available in dozens of cities around the country. The full list of job openings is accessible by searching for “IRS Chief Counsel” on USAJOBS.gov. The first announcements are already posted and can be viewed at the links below:

To learn more about these job opportunities, visit IRS Office of Chief Counsel.