About the role#
The IRS Office of Chief Counsel offers a 14-month Honors Program for law students and recent graduates. This position serves as a Law Clerk, with the potential to convert to a permanent Attorney role after you are admitted to a state bar. You will join the Associate Chief Counsel for General Legal Services, which provides in-house legal support across the agency.
What you'll do#
Your work focuses on non-tax legal matters. You will provide impartial interpretation of internal revenue laws and offer legal advice to minimize risk and reduce litigation exposure. Specific responsibilities include:
- Advising on labor and employment, ethics, and fiscal law.
- Handling matters related to appropriations, procurement, and contracts.
- Providing guidance on technology and other general government legal issues.
- Representing the IRS in various administrative and legal capacities.
What you'll need#
- You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- You must be attending or have graduated from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Third-year law students must be on track to graduate by September 30, 2027.
- Recent graduates must have begun eligibility preserving activities within nine months of graduation.
- You must meet one of the following academic criteria: top 25% class rank, a J.D. cumulative GPA of 3.35 or higher, or a minimum LSAT score of 160.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site role.
- Positions are available in Atlanta, Chicago, Farmers Branch, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.
- The program term runs for 14 months, with a target start date between August and September 2027.
About Internal Revenue Service
The Internal Revenue Service is a government agency based in Washington, District of Columbia. Founded in 1862, it manages tax administration for the United States. The organization employs 49,563 people and operates with a staff size exceeding 10,001. It provides tax information to help individuals and businesses meet their responsibilities.
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