Tax Attorney jobs in Birmingham, AL

Tax Attorney acts as organization's representation in dealing with local, state, and federal taxing agencies. Responsible for developing tax saving plans and preparing legal documents involving liabilities. Being a Tax Attorney offers counsel on the impact of tax laws and preparation of tax activities. Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Additionally, Tax Attorney requires admittance to a state bar. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Tax Attorney work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Tax Attorney typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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General Attorney (Tax)
  • Internal Revenue Service
  • Birmingham, AL FULL_TIME
  • Duties

    As a Chief Counsel attorney, the incumbent is assigned to a group providing legal counsel to Small Business/Self-Employed (SB/SE) and other Counsel and IRS activities, which are responsible for serving specific groups of taxpayers. Chief Counsel attorneys represent the government in Tax Court and provide advice to IRS field staff on issues in which Service position is established. Attorneys in the SB/SE organization specialize in tax litigations in the U.S. Tax Court, primarily involving tax issues impacting individuals, including individual international tax issues, partnerships, S corporations, LLCs, LLPs, estate and gift, and whistleblower awards.

    As a General Attorney (Tax), you will:

    • Receive assignments of the most difficult and complex types of work in one or more of the following functions within the office depending upon the specialty of tax to which assigned - Tax Litigation or General Litigation.
      • Tax Litigation:
        • You will be assigned cases docketed in the United States Tax Court. Duties may include preparation of answers to petitions, replies, motions and any other documents germane to proper handling of the case.
        • Ascertain the legal correctness of the position(s) determined in the statutory notice of deficiency as well as preparation for the case for trial and settlement.
        • Provide legal advice and assistance to the IRS, Independent Offices Appeals and other Division Counsel concerning issues within their area of topical jurisdiction. Research, analyze facts, and write legal opinions in response to questions.
        • For District Court and Claims Court: Review pleadings and files and prepare defense letters to the Department of Justice, Tax Division setting out the Commissioner's position on defense of a suit involving merits of the tax, etc., including in appropriate cases, discussing the propriety of jurisdiction, any suggested motions that may be appropriate, the particular defense that is recommended and whether or not the case is one that the Department of Justice may settle without further coordination.
      • General Litigation:
        • Furnish advice and opinions to the IRS, the Department of Justice, etc., in any matter (court and non-court) incident to the assessment and collection of taxes. Advise field administrative officers, handle the legal work, and assist the Department of Justice and United States Attorneys in cases involving tax matters.
        • Recommend which suits should be brought or interventions or counterclaims filed by the Government in connection with the collection of internal revenue taxes or the recovery of erroneous refunds thereof and the basis for defense of tax litigation suits against the United States.
    This is not an all-inclusive list. If selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform the duties of the position and will receive training to help you grow in the position.

    This is an open-continuous/standing register announcement that is open 02/22/2024 to 09/30/2024. Applicants will be referred to the selecting officials and referral lists issued as vacancies occur.

    Cutoff for receipt of applications will be midnight EST on the date a vacancy has been determined. Applications received after that date may be considered on future referral lists. Notifications will be sent to applicants when application has been referred or not referred. The announcement may close prior to 09/30/2024 if management has succeeded in filling all vacancies and has no further use for a standing register.
    Requirements Conditions of Employment
    • Refer to "Additional Information."
    • Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying.
    • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
    Qualifications

    In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

    To qualify for this position of General Attorney (Tax) you must meet the qualification requirements listed below at the time of referral or by the closing of this announcement, whichever is first:

    Basic Requirements for General Attorney (Tax):

    • Possess at least the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; AND
    • Applicants must be an active member in good standing of the bar of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

    GS-12 Experience Requirements:

    • 1 year of general professional legal experience from any area of expertise.

    GS-13 Experience Requirements:

    • 1 year of general professional legal experience from any area of expertise; plus
    • 1 year of professional legal tax experience.

    GS-14 Experience Requirements:

    • 1 year of general professional legal experience from any area of expertise; plus
    • 2 years of professional legal tax experience.

    Professional Legal Tax Experience is defined as professional legal experience in federal or state tax controversy, complex litigation, or federal tax consulting. At least one year of this experience must be equivalent to the work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service for the grade(s) you are applying to.

    Note: Only experience gained after Bar Admission may be credited as Professional Legal Experience.

    Education Substitution: An LL.M. degree in the field of this position (i.e. tax, GLS-related, orP&A- FOIA/Disclosure related field) may be substituted for the one year of the general legal experience listed above.

    Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

    Education

    For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

    A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to .

    FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. For further information, visit: .

    Additional information

    • We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
    • Relocation expenses are not authorized.
    • This is a bargaining unit position.
    • We offer opportunities for telework.
    • We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
    • The salary range indicated in this announcement covers multiple locality areas. Your salary will be adjusted based on the post of duty for which you are selected.
    • It is anticipated the St. Petersburg office will transition to permanent space in Tampa in early FY25. Any selectees for St. Petersburg will be required to report to Tampa once the office is opened.
    Conditions of Employment Continued:
    • Subject to a 1-year trial period (unless already completed).
    • Subject to a Tenure Commitment of up to 3 years.
    • Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
    • Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
    • Undergo an income tax verification.
    • The employment of any candidate, including a current employee or a new hire, selected for this position may be conditional upon classification and/or audit of federal tax returns. This audit may include up to 2 years of returns.
    • This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time.

      There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:
    • A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

      Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

    Required Documents

    A complete application includes 1. A resume, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).

    All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view .

    In addition, applicants are required to submit:

    1. An unofficial or official transcript(s) for your J.D. degree or LL.M. degree (an official transcript is required if you are selected).
    2. An 8-10 page legal writing sample.
    3. A memorandum of interest summarizing your interest in the position.
    Current Chief Counsel Employees are also required to submit:
    A copy of your most recent, signed, completed annual performance appraisal which includes the final rating. If it is not dated within the last 12 months or if you have not received a performance appraisal, please explain why in your application.

    Education Documentation: For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. See "Education" for more details.

    Certificate of Good Standing: A certified original copy of your certificate of good standing from your State Bar will be required if you are selected.

    Veterans' Preference Documentation: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Office of Chief Counsel considers veterans' preference eligibility as a position factor in attorney hiring. If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge. Ten-point preference eligibles must also submit an , along with the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form. For more information on veterans' preference, view .
    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from .

    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

    How to Apply

    The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET) on 09/30/2024 and/or cut-off dates in this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET, Monday - Friday). To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:

    If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability or medical condition during any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Keona Hill (EEO Director/Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator) by phone at 202-317-5739 or by email at . The IRS - Office of Chief Counsel provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. You must contact us by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the announcement's closing date to request accommodation. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. Counsel's EEO Office is not the point of contact for questions about the vacancy announcement.

    • To begin, click Apply to access the online 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.
    • Follow the prompts to select your resume 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.
    • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
    • 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 must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
    • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
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    Office of Chief Counsel, IRS
    Staffing and Classification Branch
    1111 Constitution Ave, NW
    Washington, DC 20224
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Income Tax Preparer
  • Tax Lit LLC
  • Birmingham, AL FULL_TIME
  • ### Duties: - Prepare and complete accurate tax returns for individuals and businesses- Review financial records, such as income statements and balance sheets- Utilize tax software and online resource...
  • 28 Days Ago

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Attorney
  • State Farm
  • Birmingham, AL FULL_TIME
  • AttorneyUS-AL-BirminghamJob ID: 2024-36792Type: Regular Full Time# of Openings: 1Category: Legal, Compliance, and Risk ManagementBirmingham, ALOverviewWe are not just offering a job but a meaningful c...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Attorney
  • State Farm
  • Springs, AL FULL_TIME
  • OverviewWe are not just offering a job but a meaningful career! Come join our passionate team! As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the ins...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Assistant Manager
  • Liberty Tax & Loans
  • Sylacauga, AL FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary: Support the Branch Manger in the daily operation of the Branch Office. Essential Responsibilities: Provide Customer Service Solicit for new or renewed customer business Receive payments a...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Legal Assistant/Secretary
  • Stephen P Bussman, Attorney at Law, P.C.
  • Fort Payne, AL FULL_TIME
  • We are looking for a long-term conscientious, hardworking, detail-oriented individual as a Legal Assistant/Secretary. Responsibilities include staffing office, processing orders, pleadings and other f...
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After School Tutors
  • Bessemer City Schools
  • Bessemer, AL
  • Certified - Position - Other, please specify Job Number 2300278714 Start Date Open Date 10/05/2023 Closing Date Reports ...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Building - Based Math Coach
  • Bessemer City Schools
  • Bessemer, AL
  • Certified - Position - Mathematics Job Number 2300264657 Start Date Open Date 06/27/2023 Closing Date To establish and m...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Math Interventionist
  • Bessemer City Schools
  • Bessemer, AL
  • Certified - Position - Mathematics Job Number 2300276471 Start Date Open Date 08/21/2023 Closing Date To provide targete...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physical Therapist - $33-51 per hour
  • PRN Healthcare
  • Birmingham, AL
  • Tenet-Alabama is seeking a Physical Therapist for a job in Birmingham, Alabama. Job Description & Requirements Specialty...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Network Analyst
  • Motion Recruitment
  • Birmingham, AL
  • The NOC Analyst implements, maintains and troubleshoots CISCO Communications systems for all locations, This position pr...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Compliance Program Specialist - PNC Investments
  • PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
  • Birmingham, AL
  • Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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TEAMS Science Teacher
  • Bessemer City Schools
  • Bessemer, AL
  • Certified - Position - Other, please specify Job Number 2300277716 Start Date Open Date 09/14/2023 Closing Date Please s...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Secretary (Student Services/ Curriculum & Instruction)
  • Bessemer City Schools
  • Bessemer, AL
  • Classified - Position - Central Office - Secretary / Office Assistant/ Clerk Job Number 2300279083 Start Date Open Date ...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

Birmingham (/ˈbɜːrmɪŋhæm/ BUR-ming-ham) is a city located in the north central region of the U.S. state of Alabama. With an estimated 2017 population of 210,710, it is the most populous city in Alabama. Birmingham is the seat of Jefferson County, Alabama's most populous and fifth largest county. As of 2017, the Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 1,149,807, making it the most populous in Alabama and 49th-most populous in the United States. Birmingham serves as an important regional hub and is associated with the Deep South, Piedmont, and Appalachian regions ...
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