Navigating Careers in the IRS Office of Chief Counsel

If you're an attorney who has considered working for the IRS Office of Chief Counsel, you have an interest in tax or cutting-edge issues, or you want to pursue a career with the federal government, tune in for a panel discussion with attorneys from the IRS Office of Chief Counsel.

The panel discussion on September 22 will feature attorneys from the Energy, Credits, and Excise Tax (ECE), Passthroughs, Trusts and Estates (PTE), and Procedure and Administration (P&A) Legal Divisions.

The panel discussion on September 25 will feature attorneys from the Employee Benefits, Exempt Organizations, and Employment Taxes (EEE), Financial Institutions & Products (FIP), Income Tax and Accounting (ITA), and International (INTL)  Legal Divisions.

Panelists will discuss what working in their division entails and answer your questions. Positions are open to attorneys of various experience levels. To view open attorney positions, click here. To find out more about the IRS legal divisions, click here. 

Registration details are below.

WHEN: Monday, September 22^nd at 5pm ET featuring the Energy, Credits, and Excise Tax (ECE), Passthroughs, Trusts and Estates (PTE), and Procedure and Administration (P&A) Legal Divisions

Click here to register:  https://irs.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/2jASWtdQRreh8A2gE-rhFw

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WHEN: Thursday, September 25^th at 5pm ET featuring the Employee Benefits, Exempt Organizations, and Employment Taxes (EEE), Financial Institutions & Products (FIP), Income Tax and Accounting (ITA), and International (INTL) Legal Divisions

Click here to register:  https://irs.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/3BeIdUdASS2OhE9QJSO_RQ

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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Hope to see you there!

IRS Navigating Careers Series

The IRS – Office of Chief Counsel is hiring attorneys for various legal divisions and is hosting a virtual recruiting event so candidates can interface with attorneys from different divisions. This session will focus on open positions for licensed attorneys. 

• Are you an attorney who has ever wondered about working for the IRS Office of Chief Counsel? 
• Are you interested in tax or cutting edge issues? 
• Do you like Litigation or Transactional Law? Interested in a career with the federal government? 

If you answered in the affirmative to any of the above, the Office of Chief Counsel might be the place for you! 

Sign up for a panel discussion featuring attorneys from the Criminal Tax (CT), Passthroughs & Special Industries (PSI), and Procedure & Administration (P&A) Divisions. Panelists will discuss what working in their division entails and answer your questions. Positions are open to candidates of various experience levels with some announcements seeking attorneys with as little as one year of legal experience after passing the bar.

To view open positions, click here. To find out more about the IRS's legal divisions, click here. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the Office of Chief Counsel and get some of your questions answered.

When: Wednesday, July 11 at 5 pm Eastern

Who: This event is open to attorneys of any level.

Click to Register: https://irs.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsduipqjouG44U6gjMo5VaUa-agVDBa5Q

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Learn About the Department of Justice Tax Division Honors Program & Summer Law Internship Program

The Department of Justice Tax Division invites students to join them for a virtual presentation on the DOJ’s Honors Program and Summer Law Internship Program positions. 

They'll offer a few tips on applying, as well as a discussion of the Tax Division, which is one of the best-kept secrets in the Department. The Tax Division was the second highest ranked organization within the DOJ in the 2022 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Rankings.

Tax courses or experience are NOT required! The Tax Division, primarily located in Washington, DC, represents the US in criminal and civil litigation around the country. Tax Division attorneys gain hands-on litigation opportunities and the Division strives to build a collegial working environment that reflects the diversity of America.

There will be three presentations in August, before the SLIP and Honors Program applications are due on September 5. All law students are welcome to attend any of them. The information for joining each is below.

The presentations will take place on DOJ’s virtual WebEx platform. You can also join by phone by calling 415-527-5035 and entering the meeting passcode.

August 28, 12:30-1:30 pm EDT via Webex

Join with the meeting link

Join with the meeting number and password:

• Meeting number (access code): 2764 308 5256
• Meeting password: 4faSMsnPT24 

 

August 30, 7:00-8:00 pm EDT via Webex

Join from the meeting link

Join with the meeting number and password:

• Meeting number (access code): 2762 173 4937
• Meeting password: 8thDMgJTp58 

 

August 31, 12:30-1:30 pm EDT via Webex

Join from the meeting link

Join with the meeting number and password:

• Meeting number (access code): 2762 193 7016
• Meeting password: mJXaxZXM839 

Georgetown Tax LL.M. Prospective Student Open House

Georgetown University Law Center will host a virtual open house on Friday, November 4 from 12:00-1:00 pm Eastern Time for students interested in pursuing a Tax LL.M. degree. This is a great opportunity for prospective students to learn more about careers in tax law, the Tax LL.M. degree, and what makes Georgetown unique among the nation's top graduate programs in taxation. Ellis Duncan, the Director of the Graduate Tax Program, will lead a panel discussion that includes tax professors, alumni, and representatives from Georgetown's career services and admissions offices.

Please RSVP for this event here, and feel free to contact Ellis Duncan (ged5@georgetown.edu) if you have any questions about this event or Georgetown's Tax LL.M. program. 

Federal Career Opportunities in Tax Webinar

Federal Career Opportunities in Tax

Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at 10 am Pacific / 1 pm Eastern via Zoom 

Panelists include a United States Tax Court judge, attorneys from the IRS Office of Chief Counsel, and the Department of Justice Tax Division. 

Register today

Web Program on Navigating Careers in the IRS Office of Chief Counsel

Have you ever wondered about working for the IRS, Office of Chief Counsel? Are you interested in tax or cutting edge issues? Do you like litigation or transactional law? Interested in a career with the federal government? IRS' Office of Chief Counsel might be the place for you! 

 

Join this panel discussion with attorneys from various IRS divisions. Panelists will discuss what working in their division entails and answer your questions.  

 

To view open positions with the IRS, click here. To find out more about the legal divisions, click here. 

 

May 18^th at 5 pm ET featuring the Passthroughs & Special Industries (PSI), Procedure & Administration (P&A), and Employee Benefits, Exempt Organizations, and Employment Taxes (EEE) Divisions 

 

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This event is open to attorneys with over one year of experience. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management Summer Programs

The Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management (OARM) will host three programs for students and eligible graduates over the summer:

·      A Wednesday Webinar Series for law students and eligible graduates to hear directly from DOJ components participating in the Attorney General’s Honors Program and learn more about their work and what they look for in an applicant (see below for details).

·      The U.S. Department of Justice Career Information Fair, Thursday, July 11, 2019, at 3:00 PM EST. The annual Career Information Fair is an opportunity for law students interested in the Honors Program (HP), Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP), and volunteer legal internships to learn more about the many offices and components at DOJ.  There is no interviewing at the fair, but attendees meet attorneys from throughout the Department and can ask questions.  The RSVP opens on June 19, 2019 at 12:00 PM EST.

Wednesday Webinar Series – Dates and Log in information

WEDNESDAY WEBINAR DATE	PARTICIPATING OFFICES*
June 5, 2019 12:00 PM EST	Antitrust Division Civil Division Criminal Division Tax Division
June 19, 2019 12:00 PM EST	Drug Enforcement Administration Environment and Natural Resources Division Executive Office of Immigration Review Civil Rights Division
July 10, 2019 12:00 PM EST	Federal Bureau of Investigation National Security Division United States Attorney’s Office United States Trustee Program

*Subject to change.

DOJ Wednesday Webinar Series

URL:  https://ecs.acms.com/dojwedweb/

Access Code:  10200   

If you have any questions about accessing the webinar, please contact Kim.Person@usdoj.gov. 

Learn About Tax LLM Program and Tax and Estate Planning Practice

The Tax and Estate Planning Focus Areas are pleased to invite you to an information session about pursuing a masters degree (LL.M.) in tax law after graduating from law school.

• The session will be held on Wednesday, October 25, at noon in Room 110
• Snacks will be served

Professors John Eason (chair of the Estate Planning Focus Area) and Lily Kahng (chair of the Tax Focus Area) will be on hand to talk about their practice experiences and to address questions such as:

• When do I need to apply to LLM programs?
• Where should I apply and what are my chances of being admitted?
• Will a tax LLM improve my employment prospects? If so, how?
• What JD classes do I need to take to prepare for the LLM program? 

ABA SECTION OF TAXATION PUBLIC SERVICE FELLOWSHIP

Are you a recent law school graduate or judicial clerk? Are you interested in tax law? Do you want to make a difference in your community? Can you make a two-year commitment to a non-profit organization?

THE ABA SECTION OF TAXATION PUBLIC SERVICE FELLOWSHIP

APPLICATION DEADLINE OCTOBER 4, 2010 The American Bar Association Section of Taxation is pleased to announce that the application period for its Public Service Fellowship program for 2011 is now open. Applications must be received by October 4, 2010 to be considered. Applicants selected for interviews will be invited to attend the Section’s meeting in Boca Raton on January 20-22, 2011, and asked to participate in interviews on January 22, 2011.

• WHAT IS A PUBLIC SERVICE FELLOWSHIP?
The Section of Taxation developed the Public Service Fellowship program in 2008 as a way to underscore the Section’s commitment to advancing public service efforts in tax law, while providing young lawyers an opportunity to either represent low income taxpayers or work on public policy issues affecting low income taxpayers.

• WHY IT IS IMPORTANT?
Pro Bono work has been an integral part of the Section’s activities for many years. The Section has actively encouraged member participation in various Pro Bono efforts, held numerous training sessions to that end, and devoted much of its resources to providing legal services to those in need.

• WHERE WILL YOU WORK?
The proposed employment must involve taxation or administration of tax law and must be with a public-interest, non-profit section 501(c)(3) organization (the “Sponsoring Organization”). Each Fellow is expected to serve a two-year term with the Sponsoring Organization. The applicant must identify and secure a position with a Sponsoring Organization before applying for the Fellowship (although the position may be contingent upon award of the Fellowship).

• HOW DO YOU APPLY?
For more information about the Public Service Fellowship and to learn how to apply, please go to www.abanet.org/tax/awards/publicservice.