Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts · 10 hours ago
Comptroller - Tax Hearings Summer Intern (Law Clerk)
Texas-AustinWork Locations
Internship
Onsite
InternThe Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is seeking a summer intern for the Tax Hearings division. The role involves performing legal research and analysis related to contested tax cases and administrative proceedings under general supervision.
AccountingGovernmentNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Reviewing documents filed in connection with contested tax cases, including motions to dismiss, proposed Comptroller’s Decisions, exceptions to proposed Comptroller’s Decisions, and motions for rehearing
Researching and analyzing legal sources, such as statutes, rules, case law, and administrative records in relation to Proposals for Decision and related documents; checking citations, quotations, and footnotes for accuracy
Performing legal research and preparing memorandums or reports summarizing and analyzing statutes, administrative rules, case law, and administrative agency decisions
Assisting with special research projects, such as identifying administrative agency decisions to be superseded
Performing other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university, and currently enrolled in an accredited law school seeking an LLB or JD degree
Work Experience/Coursework in the following: The legal field
Performing legal research using online legal research systems
Using a personal computer and Microsoft Word software
Cite-checking state statutes, administrative rules, and/or other legal authorities
Preferred
A minimum of one year of law school completed
Experience working with the Texas Administrative Procedure Act
Experience working at or with the State Office of Administrative Hearings
Experience working with contested cases or administrative proceedings
Experience with state and local taxation
Experience using the Lexis legal research database
Experience using the State Tax Automated Research System
Benefits
Insurance
Retirement plans
Flexible work schedule
Company
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts manages funds for the world’s 8th largest economy, processes millions of paper and electronic tax returns each year and continually searches for innovative solutions to streamline operations at one of Texas’ largest state agencies.
Founded in 1835
1001-5000 employees
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