Job Description

Summary

Tax Attorneys provide legal advice to the Agency on the full range of tax matters.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume via MyLINK.
  • You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
  • You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible).
  • You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area.
  • You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
  • For further requirements information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/requirements/

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • Active bar membership from any of the 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands
  • Minimum of five (5) years of relevant legal experience with the ability to provide legal analysis and advice of the Internal Revenue Code, state and local tax laws, and all other applicable tax laws, tax treaties, and relevant Executive Orders.
  • Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation
Desired Qualifications
  • All candidates are reviewed for the following competencies:
    • Legal analysis, reasoning and writing, including the ability to effectively integrate and synthesize facts and law to make legally sound decisions, including in compressed timeframes.
    • Interpersonal and communication skills.
    • The ability to work both independently and as a team member in a demanding environment.
    • The ability to exercise sound judgment in challenging situations.
    • Willingness to consider diverse perspectives and ability to navigate changing circumstances.
    • Ability to effectively manage multiple work assignments and competing priorities concurrently.
    • Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships inside and outside the CIA.
    • Demonstrated expertise on complex legal matters, and strong client counseling skills.

Education

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school; LL.M. in Taxation preferred, but not required
  • At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale

  • 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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    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.

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Date Posted

09/30/2024

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