Supervisory Trial Attorney (Assistant Director)

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The Civil Division, Tax Litigation Branch is seeking qualified attorneys currently working for the Federal Government to serve as Assistant Directors in the Branch's Trial Section. Assistant Directors provide leadership and oversight on complex tax litigation matters and assist in the management and supervision of attorneys and staff within the Branch. Interested applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing. Applicants must also possess at least four years of post-J.D. legal experience to qualify at the GS-15 level. Preferred qualifications include: Experience handling tax controversy matters, including civil litigation in the federal district courts, federal bankruptcy courts, or the Court of Federal Claims; Experience investigating and litigating factually and legally complex civil cases; Knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Evidence, and the Judicial Code (Title 28, U.S.C.); Knowledge of the policies and practices of the Department of Justice, the Civil Division, and the Internal Revenue Service applicable to civil tax enforcement; Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing; Demonstrated ability to work well with attorneys and other employees, including providing coaching, training, guidance, and assistance; and Demonstrated commitment to gaining new skills, knowledge, and experiences and applying them to enhance results. For the regional trial sections, experience handling bankruptcy litigation, and knowledge of the Bankruptcy Code and the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. Significant trial experience, including handling major bench and jury trials. Demonstrated ability to work on organization-wide or cross-section projects or initiatives. Prior work experience, of at least three years, in a Department of Justice role that included civil tax litigation. Experience and familiarity with automated litigation support resources, including Relativity, IPRO, Sanction, Case Map, Time Map, and Synthetic Search Databases. Significant familiarity with automated case management systems and document management systems. Trial Period Statement As a condition of employment for accepting this position in accordance with section 11.5 of Executive Order 14284, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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