Division Counsel/Associate Chief Counsel

4 weeks ago

Washington, United States Department Of The Treasury Full time
Summary

Office of Chief Counsel, IRS, seeks enthusiastic individuals to serve taxpayers fairly and with integrity by providing correct and impartial interpretation of the internal revenue laws and the highest quality legal advice and representation for the IRS. Please click "Learn more about this agency" to find out more about Chief Counsel's various offices, to view some of the workplace attributes that Chief Counsel's workforce rates most favorably, and to hear from employees themselves.



Duties

The Division Counsel/Associate Chief Counsel (National Taxpayer Advocate Program) serves as the executive for the National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) organizational component of the Office of Chief Counsel. As such, the incumbent is responsible for managing, directing and providing legal advice for programs and services related to the mission of the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate, known as the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) (see Internal Revenue Code (IRC) section 7803(c)). The incumbent is responsible for the coordination of all legal services provided to the NTA and the NTA's headquarters employees, and for reviewing, elevating, and coordinating, if requested by TAS, legal advice provided by field Chief Counsel offices to field TAS offices. The Office of the Division Counsel/Associate Chief Counsel (National Taxpayer Advocate Program) is also responsible for consulting with and advising the NTA about the issuance of Counsel guidance, legislative proposals, regulations, and other advice, that impacts areas of interest to the NTA and for assisting with the review of any legal matters included in either of the NTA's reports to Congress required by section 7803(c). As the Office's recognized expert on all issues involving TAS and taxpayer rights, the incumbent serves as the chief legal advisor to the Deputy Chief Counsel (Operations), the NTA and TAS, and other Internal Revenue Service (IRS) officials on issues involving the development, interpretation and application of Internal Revenue Code sections 7803(a)(3), Execution of duties in accordance with taxpayer rights, 7803(c), Office of the Taxpayer Advocate, 7811, Taxpayer Assistance Orders, and 7526, Low-income Taxpayer Clinics, related off-Code provisions, and any future related Code or off-Code provisions. The incumbent is responsible for directing the development of legislation, regulations, rulings and advisory opinions on these areas, as well as the coordination of litigation matters, when appropriate. The Division Counsel/Associate Chief Counsel (National Taxpayer Advocate Program) supervises a staff of GS-15 attorneys and support personnel engaged in providing legal guidance and assistance on these matters. As delegated, the incumbent represents the Office/Chief Counsel on policy and program matters involving other Counsel and IRS organizations, the Department of Treasury, Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), the General Counsel, and the Department of Justice (DOJ).

As a Division Counsel/Associate Chief Counsel (National Taxpayer Advocate Program), major duties include:

  • Serves as Chief Counsel's principal representative in coordinating the delivery of legal services to the NTA and the NTA's headquarters employees. Monitors activities of Counsel's field and National Office functions to ensure services are timely, of high quality, and responsive to the needs of the NTA and the NTA's headquarters staff, and/or TAS field personnel, as appropriate. Works with Counsel staff, as needed, on a case, or office basis to improve service. Alerts the Chief Counsel to any systemic organizational impediments and makes recommendations for effecting program improvements.
  • Serves as a central point of contact for all questions/issues relating to Counsel's role in providing legal support to the NTA and TAS. Directs request for assistance, and provides liaison support, when needed, to facilitate the process of the NTA's requests for legal advice from the National Office. Reviews, elevates, and coordinates legal advice issued to local TAS offices from field Counsel offices if so requested by TAS. Serves as link with Counsel staff to advise of any concern expressed by the NTA. Where possible, works with the NTA and/or Counsel staff to address controversial, or problematic program issues.
  • Coordinates the IRS's position in litigation with the Associate and Division Counsels, the IRS, and DOJ in areas within the Division Counsel/Associate Chief Counsel's jurisdiction. Reviews for legal accuracy and makes recommendations to the NTA and TAS regarding administrative resolution of Taxpayer Assistance Orders and Taxpayer Advocate Directives and prepares other documents setting out TAS's independent position in such cases.
  • Coordinates the resolution of cases and other matters where the subject matter is within the jurisdiction of the Division Counsel/Associate Chief Counsel's office. Works with the IRS, Division Commissioners, Associate and Division Counsels, the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate including the NTA, and other components of the IRS as applicable.
  • Advises DOJ as to the facts and legal positions of the IRS in matters within jurisdiction; prepares recommendations concerning defense, settlement, appeal, or certiorari of cases involving TAS; and coordinates other matters with DOJ as required.
  • Processes or coordinates, as appropriate, petitions and complaints, briefs, actions on decision, and other matters.

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