Legal Intern

Oklahoma State Government • Tulsa, OK

3h • $19

About The Position

Under the supervision of the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsels, or Assistant General Counsels, the Legal Intern provides legal support to the Oklahoma Tax Commission. Responsibilities include assisting with litigation of tax protests and refund claims, performing legal research and analysis, drafting and proofreading legal documents, reviewing agency policies and procedures, and supporting attorneys in the preparation and presentation of cases before Administrative Law Judges and the Tax Commissioners.

Requirements

• Comprehensive Knowledge of Methods and techniques for conducting legal research
• Legal principles and their application
• Strong Skills in Critical thinking
• Written and oral communication
• Microsoft Office
• Attention to detail
• Ability to Present statements of fact and law
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws
• Problem-solve in a team environment
• Current enrollment in an accredited law school or a recent law school graduate
• Travel is required for this position.
• Applicants must have reliable transportation and be willing and able to perform all job-related travel.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Oklahoma State Driver’s License is also required.
• Applicant must have a secure internet connection and a dedicated telephone (landline) or smart phone device during scheduled working hours.
• This position has access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is required to uphold the strictest standards of confidentiality as an essential part of its job responsibilities. This includes safeguarding all tax information obtained from records, files, tax returns, and departmental investigations, whether in paper, electronic, or verbal form.

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to candidates who have legal experience with tax or administrative laws.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in the preparation and presentation of tax matters before an Administrative Law Judge and/or the Tax Commissioners
• Assist attorneys in litigation of tax protests and claims for refund, including appearances at prehearing conferences, status conferences, administrative hearings, and/or commission meetings
• Conducts research of laws, policies, regulations, legal texts and cases involving litigation of the collection of state taxes before administrative and district court
• Analyzes factual and legal issues; reviews policies, procedures, regulations, and other related legal questions for the agency
• Compiles information for talking points, presentations, or meetings
• Drafts, proofreads, and/or cite checks a variety of legal documents
• Performs related work as required and assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed