Associate Legal Counsel

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Taxation is seeking up to six Associate Legal Counsel to support the administration of individual and business taxes across Ohio. The role conducts administrative hearings for assessment and refund appeal cases, writes final determinations conveying the Tax Commissioner’s decisions, and analyzes settlement offers related to administrative appeals. It also conducts legal research, prepares reports for Department teams and transcripts for appellate court review, and provides legal advice to Department teams and other state and local agencies and officials. The position responds to inquiries from the general public and provides customer service to taxpayers.

The position is permanent and full-time, located at 4485 Northland Ridge Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The final candidate must undergo a criminal background check and tax history check and must be current and compliant with state tax laws.

Requirements

• Admission to the Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code. Applicants who have passed the exam and are awaiting issuance of an official bar card should attach documentation confirming their exam results.
• The final candidate must undergo a criminal background check and tax history check.
• Current and prospective employees must be current and compliant with all state tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Conducts administrative hearings for assessment and refund appeal cases.
• Writes final determinations conveying the Tax Commissioner’s final decision of an administrative appeal case.
• Analyzes settlement offers related to administrative appeal cases.
• Conducts legal research and prepares reports for Ohio Department of Taxation teams and transcripts for appellate court review.
• Provides legal advice to Ohio Department of Taxation teams and other state and local agencies and officials.
• Responds to inquiries from the general public and provides customer service to taxpayers.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation.
• Health and wellness programs, work-life balance initiatives, and opportunities for career advancement.
• Competitive total compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed