About the role#
The Internal Revenue Service Office of Chief Counsel Honors Program is a competitive entry-level program for graduating or recently graduated Tax LL.M. students. This 14-month temporary appointment provides training and experience in tax law. Participants may be converted to a permanent Attorney position after admittance to a State Bar and a demonstration of satisfactory performance during the 14-month term.
What you'll do#
- Perform tax law research and analysis.
- Provide legal advice and representation for the IRS.
- Interpret internal revenue laws.
- Work within one of several major Counsel organizations, including Litigation & Advisory, Criminal Tax, or Tax Exempt & Government Entities.
What you'll need#
- You must be a U.S. citizen.
- You must be an LL.M. candidate or graduate from an ABA-accredited law school.
- You must not be admitted to a State Bar.
- You must meet one of the following academic criteria:
- Class ranking in the top 25% of your J.D. program or a J.D. cumulative GPA of 3.35 or higher.
- Class ranking in the top 25% of your LL.M. program or an LL.M. cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher.
- A minimum LSAT score of 160 if neither rank nor GPA is available.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site role.
- Positions are available in numerous cities across the United States, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Washington D.C., and many others.
- The program operates on a rolling basis.
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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