Legal Counsel - Sales Tax Section

Job Description:

Legal Counsel - Sales Tax Section

Description

LEGAL COUNSEL - SALES TAX SECTION

Department of Revenue

DOR VISION: To establish an environment that fosters confidence and trust by successfully utilizing technology, employing resources, and meeting customer needs

HOW THIS POSITION SUPPORTS THE DEPARTMENT’S VISION:

The Missouri Department of Revenue has an immediate opening for an attorney in the General Counsel’s Office Sales Tax Section. The attorney will represent the Director of Revenue before the Administrative Hearing Commission, provide legal guidance, draft regulations and legal opinions, and engage in various other legal duties as assigned. This is an excellent opportunity to gain immediate litigation experience as well as learn a complex area of law. This position affords the opportunity for experience with a number of tax types, professional career development, and valuable training and mentoring. The Missouri Department of Revenue is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer.

DUTIES PERFORMED TO SUPPORT THE DEPARTMENT’S VISION:

• Represent the Department in a wide range of litigation matters
• Provide general legal advice to Department personnel in the area of sales tax
• Legal research and writing

CORE COMPETENCIES NEEDED:

• Strategic Thinking
• Computer Literacy
• Effective Writing
• Able to Work Independently
• Attention to Detail
• Clear Communication

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:

• Currently licensed to practice law in Missouri as a recognized member of the Missouri Bar
• Ability to exercise critical reasoning skills
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with coworkers, taxpayers, attorneys and the courts
• Ability to work independently

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Motivated, independent, and reliable professional
• General knowledge of and interest in tax law
• Relevant experience is valued, but not required

More reasons to love this position:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g., shift or time-of-service pay).

PLEASE DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS POSITION TO:

The Missouri Department of Revenue Human Resources and Total Rewards office at (573) 751-1291.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary:

$67,080 per Year