STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Tax Attorney 1

Recruitment #210723-8652AR-001

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Introduction
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The State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services (DRS) is seeking to hire a Tax Attorney 1 in the Appellate Subdivision in the Litigation Division of the Legal Services Bureau.

POSITION DETAILS
The Tax Attorney 1 is an entry level position at DRS, located in the Appellate Subdivision. The ideal incumbent will be an attorney who has expressed a demonstrable interest in, and is eager to learn more about, state tax law and has an interest in administrative law and public interest law.

Duties of this position may include but are not limited to the following:
  • Operating as a hearing officer in the Appellate Subdivision
  • Conducting administrative hearings in connection with protests filed by taxpayers (generally in response to audits conducted by DRS’s Audit Division)
  • Taking and evaluating evidence
  • Conducting formal hearings
  • Finding facts
  • Drafting recommendations and memoranda of law
  • Rendering final determinations
This position will work under the direction of, and have an opportunity to learn from, DRS’ Tax Litigation Director and DRS’ General Counsel. You will be exposed to all aspects of Connecticut tax law across all 40+ of Connecticut’s state taxes. This position will also work side by side with DRS’ Tax Appellate Specialist and Tax Appellate Officers to provide taxpayers with a fair and equitable review of their protests. Additionally, when final determinations are appealed to the Tax Session of the Connecticut Superior Court, the incumbent will work with the Tax Attorneys of the Litigation Subdivision of the Litigation Division to transition their cases.

This is a full-time, 40 hour-per-week position located in Hartford, CT. Schedule is Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm.

We offer a competitive benefits plan that includes healthcare coverage, a retirement plan as well as paid time off, including 12 paid holidays per calendar year!

WHAT OUR EMPLOYEES SAY
This is what attorneys working at the Department of Revenue Services have to say about working at DRS:

“I love the Tax Attorney 1 position because every day presents new, interesting opportunities to grow professionally in a supportive, inclusive environment.” -Ben Mileski, Tax Attorney 1

“It is an honor to be trusted with the enforcement of the tax laws on behalf of the individual businesses of the state; so many people work hard and comply with the laws, and no one should receive an unfair advantage because of their refusal to follow the law.” -Rose-Ellen El Khoury, Tax Attorney 2
ABOUT US
         
The mission of the Department of Revenue Services is to instill public confidence in the integrity and fairness of tax collection; achieve the highest level of voluntary taxpayer compliance; continuously improve agency performance; contribute to the fiscal and economic well-being of the state; and provide a positive and professional workplace.

The Appellate Subdivision is responsible for reviewing protests filed by taxpayers. Protests allow taxpayers who disagree with decisions of the Department (generally, decisions to assess a taxpayer or decisions to deny a claim for refund) to receive additional administrative review of these decisions. Upon issuance of a final determination by the Appellate Subdivision, taxpayers have the ability to seek review of the Department’s actions by filing an appeal to the Tax Session of the Connecticut Superior Court. As such, the Appellate Subdivision is the first stage of tax litigation in the State of Connecticut.

Selection Plan

This position is non-examined and is Open to the public.

The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.

The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

You may be required to provide additional information if considered for an interview.

Due to the volume of anticipated applications, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be provided via email and through your JobAps Personal Status Board.

Questions about this recruitment should be directed to Jake Ferrari via email at jake.ferrari@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Revenue Services, this class is accountable for performing duties on legal and litigation matters including assisting in preparing and representing the Commissioner before the State's Tax Court, providing legal advice to department administrators, providing information on legal matters to members of the public and drafting and issuing rulings and determinations involving a wide range of legal and tax matters.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

As a legal practitioner, researches legal issues; assists in performing and eventually performs more complex legal work; prepares and represents the Commissioner in litigated tax appeals; issues and responds to discovery; drafts and responds to pleadings; drafts, responds to and argues various motions; drafts memoranda of law; prepares witnesses, conducts trials and drafts closing documents; prepares rulings and opinions; assists in drafting of proposed regulations and legislation; may act independently in areas assigned; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of basic law and legal process, legal principles and practices and administrative law; knowledge of state statutes and case law pertaining to state taxes; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; ability to analyze and draft legal documents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A degree from an accredited Law School.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in tax law, either through course work, internship, volunteering, or work experience.
  • Experience conducting complex legal research.
  • Experience in drafting legal briefs and memoranda.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut within one (1) year of the date of appointment. Pursuant to Section 51-88 of the Connecticut General Statutes, an incumbent who has not been admitted to practice law may not "assume, use or advertise the title of lawyer, attorney and counsel at law, counselor at law, attorney, counselor, attorney and counselor, or an equivalent term, in such a manner as to convey the impression that he is a legal practitioner of law". Until such time that an incumbent is admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut, the incumbent shall be referred to as a Legal Assistant.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.





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