Tax Attorney 1

State of Connecticut • Hartford, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services (DRS), has multiple exciting opportunities for Tax Attorney 1 in the Appellate Subdivision of the Litigation Division. This is a unique position for a candidate interested in administrative law and tax law. As a Tax Attorney 1, you will be responsible for reviewing protests, which includes making findings of fact, analyzing and evaluating all arguments raised by the taxpayers; gathering all pertinent documentation, and conducting all necessary research, and for rendering final determinations in connection to such protests; and providing legal advice and guidance to the staff in the DRS Appellate Division in connection with the Department’s administrative review process. This position will work under the direction of, and have an opportunity to learn from, a State Program Manager, Appellate Subdivision Attorney, the Department's Tax Litigation Director, and the Department's First Assistant Commissioner & General Counsel. You will be exposed to all aspects of Connecticut tax law and associated administrative law across all 40+ of Connecticut's state taxes. This is a full-time position, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday-Friday, located at our office in Hartford. The Appellate Subdivision is part of the Department’s Litigation Division and 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 DRS’ 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.

Requirements

• A degree from an accredited law school
• Incumbents in this class must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut by the conclusion of the applicable working test period.
• Individuals who meet the qualifications and requirements for admission under Section 2-13 of the Connecticut Practice Book must become admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut by the conclusion of the applicable working test period.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing protests, which review will include making findings of fact, analyzing and evaluating all arguments raised by the taxpayers
• Gathering all pertinent documentation, and conducting all necessary research, and for rendering final determinations in connection to such protests
• Providing legal advice and guidance to the staff in the DRS Appellate Division in connection with the Department’s administrative review process
• 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

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees
• May be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service through Public Service Loan Forgiveness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level