California Department of Tax and Fee Administration · 19 hours ago
ATTORNEY III
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$11K/yr - $15K/yrThe California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) is seeking an Attorney III to handle complex legal issues related to California's Sales and Use Tax law. The role involves reviewing and applying legal authorities, preparing legal documents, and assisting in litigation and administrative appeals.
Government
Responsibilities
Reviewing, analyzing, and applying state and federal laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities in preparation of complex and sensitive sales and use tax or special tax and fee litigation, administrative appeals conferences, tax and fee 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
Independently 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 executive management, Assistant Chief Counsel, Attorney Supervisor, Attorneys and staff regarding the legal effect of CDTFA rules and regulations, proposed legislative measures, statutory law, court decisions, and administrative actions
May assist, train, or mentor attorneys with more complex, important, or novel legal work as directed
Qualification
Required
Must have and maintain active CA State Bar License
Position requires employees to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background investigation
Overnight travel both in and out of state may be required up to twenty percent (20%) of the time
Benefits
Reliable income
Stable benefits
Work-life balance
Paid holidays
Advancement opportunities
The personal fulfillment of knowing that your work is personally impacting the lives of others
Training to flourish in their position
Programs to promote and explore upward mobility
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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