California Department of Tax and Fee Administration · 15 hours ago
ATTORNEY
California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$7,969/mo - $10,473/moThe California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) is seeking an Attorney to join their Legal Division's Appeals Bureau. The role involves administering and enforcing California’s Sales and Use Tax law, preparing legal documents, and representing the department in various legal proceedings.
Government
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Overnight travel both in and out of state may be required up to twenty percent (20%) of the time
Qualification
Required
Employee must be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background investigation
Employee must have and maintain a valid CA State Bar
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S
Benefits
Reliable income
Stable benefits
Work-life balance
Paid holidays
Advancement opportunities
Company
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
CDTFA makes life better for Californians by fairly and efficiently collecting the revenue that supports essential public services.
Founded in 2017
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jason G. M.
Chief Financial Officer
Scott C.
Chief Information Officer
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