IRS Lawyer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 11 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at IRS.
IRS
Attorney
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a 45-minute interview, pretty much just one conversation. They wanted to see if I was interested in the job and in public service. They asked about my past work and how my education would apply. The whole process, from interviewing to getting the offer, took about a month.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What is your motivation for seeking employment at this organization?
IRS
Attorney
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process started with an On Campus Interview (OCI), which involved two interviewers from the local office. This was followed by a callback interview with the local AAC. The OCI lasted about 15 minutes, and the callback was around 30 minutes.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What sparked your interest in pursuing a career in tax law?
IRS
Attorney
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
I applied online through USA Job's website and then got an email from the hiring representative. They wanted to set up a panel interview over Zoom. So I had a panel interview with 7 people. Each person on the panel asked me questions about something specific they were responsible for measuring.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What is your motivation for wanting to work for the IRS?
- Can you explain your willingness to relocate?
- Please list some IRCs in which you have prior experience.
IRS Lawyer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from IRS interview reports.
“Why do you want to work in tax law?”
Read reports →“What sparked your interest in pursuing a career in tax law?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to join the IRS?”
Read reports →“If you could change any section of the code, which one would it be and why?”
Read reports →“What is your motivation for wanting to work for the IRS?”
Read report →“What is your course of action if your supervisor instructs you to adopt a stance on a case that you oppose?”
Read report →“How does your current employer approach diversity?”
Read report →“Can you explain your willingness to relocate?”
Read report →“Describe a situation involving an IRC that you encountered and how you successfully resolved it.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 11 IRS interview reports.