The Tax Division is hiring criminal lawyers who have a passion for litigation, a deep interest in public service, and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently. Litigation experience is required, and criminal litigation experience is preferred. Familiarity with tax law and the use of technology in organizing, developing, and presenting a case at trial is helpful, but not required.
The Tax Division is hiring criminal lawyers who have a passion for litigation, a deep interest in public service, and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently. Litigation experience is required, and criminal litigation experience is preferred. Familiarity with tax law and the use of technology in organizing, developing, and presenting a case at trial is helpful, but not required.
The Tax Division's jurisdiction is the United States - accordingly, travel to multiple jurisdictions is an essential component of the job. Travel frequency and location varies and is based on the attorney's litigation schedule.
Trial attorneys in the Criminal Enforcement Sections have a significant amount of responsibility and work in a collegial environment with experienced litigators. Persuasive legal writing, oral advocacy, and ability to analyze and organize significant documentary evidence are critical components of the position.Our attorneys work with federal agents to investigate and prosecute offenses arising under the internal revenue laws and related federal statutes. Our attorneys' responsibilities encompass the investigative use of the grand jury and other investigative techniques, such as search warrants. Attorneys also engage in all facets of criminal litigation, including indictment, motions practice, trial,and sentencing. Besides working with federal agents, a trial attorney usually works with another Criminal Tax Division Trial Attorney or an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the jurisdiction's U.S. Attorney's Office on litigated matters as the lead attorney, second chair, or consulting attorney. Our cases involve traditional violations of criminal tax laws by taxpayers having legal sources of income, which includes, for example, tax evasion and the filing of false tax returns, as well as cases involving tax defiers, identity theft, financial institution fraud, securities fraud, health care fraud, public corruption, organized crime activities, and narcotics trafficking.
The Tax Division anticipates hiring criminal litigators with varying levels of experience. Applicants must have at least 3 years of full-time post-J.D. litigation experience by the closing date of the announcement. Litigation experience is required, and criminal litigation experience is preferred.
Applicants should have a strong interest in federal litigation and trial work; strong writing, oral-advocacy, research, and organizational skills; an academic background that demonstrates a commitment to producing professional work of a consistently outstanding caliber; and the ability to handle multiple matters concurrently. The work of the Criminal Enforcement Trial Sections requires the application of analytical, research, and writing skills to complex and significant issues involving all aspects of criminal law and criminal tax enforcement. Persuasiveness, judgment, initiative and a collaborative orientation are also highly valued. Familiarity with tax law and the use of technology in organizing, developing, and presenting a case at trial is helpful, but not required. Candidates should also have a strong interest in developing their litigation skills, in learning about and applying new technologies, remaining current on developments in the law, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Applicants with an accounting, tax, or business background are encouraged to apply.
This is an attorney position. Applicants must have a Juris Doctorate degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and must be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia. Active bar membership (of any jurisdiction) is required.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of experience or related education as reflected in their application materials.
Applicants are encouraged to ensure their materials clearly demonstrate their knowledge of subject matter pertinent to the position and the technical skills necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Applications must include:
We place a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspective and encourage applications from all interested eligible candidates, including attorneys of all ages from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, all sexual orientations and gender identities, political affiliations, marital or parental status, religious backgrounds, with or without disabilities, and with or without military service.
Applicants who previously applied to the Tax Division must reapply in order to be considered under this job announcement.
The Tax Division is also advertising for trial attorneys for the Civil Trial Sections and Appellate Section. Individuals interested in applying for these program areas must submit an application to the applicable announcement for that program area (Civil Trial Sections and/or Appellate Section).
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section of this announcement. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. 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.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. Please follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents 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. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, 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/
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Romaine Chase at Romaine.E.Chase@usdoj.gov to obtain an alternative application.
You must ensure your application is received by 11:59 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on the closing date of this announcement. Failure to submit a complete application package (a cover letter, resume, applicable transcripts, references and completed assessment questionnaire) by the deadline may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully as missing information will not be requested. It is your responsibility to ensure your application with the appropriate documentation is received on or prior to the closing date.
If you submit more than one application, the last application to be received will be the one considered.
Once your application package is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Highly qualified candidates will be considered for interviews. You will receive written notification that your application was received and you will be notified of the outcome of the selection.
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