ATTORNEY

About the role

This is a re-advertisement of JC-504983. If you previously applied under JC-504983, you would need to re-apply under this new Job Control, JC-522445 in order to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, analyzing, and applying state and federal laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities in preparation of litigation, administrative appeals cases, settlement negotiations, legal opinions, and briefs.
• Preparing legal documents, memoranda, appeals decisions, summaries, and reports.
• Assisting in the presentation of sales and use tax, special tax and fee programs, and bankruptcy and collections cases before state and federal courts.
• Handling or assisting in handling administrative appeals conferences and settlement negotiations of tax and fee cases.
• Presenting tax and fee cases in front of the Office of Tax Appeals (OTA).
• Responding to stakeholder requests for legal opinions or advice.
• Investigating and evaluating facts and evidence.
• Securing, preparing and interviewing witnesses.
• Assisting with the drafting of legislative proposals, Department rules and regulations.
• Advising the Assistant Chief Counsel, Attorney Supervisor and staff regarding the legal effect of Department rules and regulations, proposed legislative measures, statutory law, court decisions, and administrative actions.
• May assist attorneys with more complex legal work as directed.

Requirements

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
• Active CA State Bar License.
• Overnight travel both in and out of state may be required up to twenty (20%) percent of the time.

Qualifications

The position requires employees to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background investigation.

Skills

Knowledge of state and federal laws, court decisions, and legal authorities. Ability to prepare legal documents, memoranda, and reports. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in using personal computers and office equipment. Ability to move/transport items weighing up to twenty pounds (20 lbs.).

Benefits

CDTFA values its staff and is dedicated to employee career development. Our agency supports the development of staff by offering training to flourish in their position and programs to promote and explore upward mobility.

Pay

$7,969.00 - $12,026.00 per Month

Schedule

Standard office environment. Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods of time. Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone. Must be able to move/transport items weighing up to twenty pounds (20 lbs.), with or without reasonable accommodation.