Federal Register Liaison

With nearly 1,700 attorneys, IRS Chief Counsel is the largest tax law firm nationwide. Our attorneys are among top tax law practitioners and some of the very best legal minds found anywhere. Together with the IRS, we serve the public by applying the tax code with fairness and integrity. After pausing hiring in 2025, we are seeking administrative professionals to support our legal work. Click to learn more: IRS Office of Chief Counsel Careers Site Meet Our People Learn about our Legal Divisions The Office of Associate Chief Counsel (Procedure and Administration) provides legal advice and litigation support services on tax matters involving Federal Tax Procedure and the procedural aspects of filing returns and paying taxes; information reporting; assessment and collection of taxes (including interest and penalties); abating, crediting or refunding over-assessments or overpayments of tax; whistleblower matters; disclosure, Privacy and the Freedom of Information Act; bankruptcy practice and procedure; summonses and the gathering of information; legal ethics; the Administrative Procedure Act; Foreign Bank Account Reporting; user fees; and judicial practice and procedures. As a Federal Register Liaison, you will: Assist in the planning and direction of the publication of regulations within the requirements of the Office of the Federal Register (OFR), the Administrative Procedures Act and applicable statutes and executive orders. Serve as secondary Office of Chief Counsel and Internal Revenue Service liaison officer with the OFR. Research and assist in the preparation of regulations for publication in the Federal Register from all legal areas in the Office of Chief Counsel. Advise attorneys and other personnel on procedures and requirements for publishing documents in the Federal Register. Act as a liaison with IRS office of Media Relations and coordinates timely release of published documents. Coordinate the file and publication dates. Act as Federal Register Certifying Officer, certifying regulations and related documents for publication in the Federal Register. Acknowledge, classify, distribute and otherwise process public comments received on proposed regulations and other published guidance. Conduct legal research assignments using the IR Code, rules and regulations, Federal tax laws, Congressional Committee Reports, Executive Orders, precedent court decisions, advisory opinions, and other appropriate research tools 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.