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Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00043114 You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS:Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. Applications must be filed at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00041648 Please note that this job posting can be closed without notice and earlier than the closing date indicated in the posting if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage applicants to submit and complete the application promptly. Are you ready to grow, make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you! Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptrollers Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptrollers office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government. Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service.Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance. Clickhereto see an inside look at the Texas Comptrollers office GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Join the Texas Comptrollers Administrative Hearings Section as a Tax Hearings Attorney! Our attorneys provide valuable and rewarding public service to the citizens and taxpayers of Texas. Our diverse workload involves a wide range of industries, tax types, and novel legal issues. Attorneys review disputed tax assessments and refund denials, and work with agency staff and taxpayers to amicably resolve most matters through negotiated settlements. For cases that do not settle, attorneys represent the Comptroller at the State Office of Administrative Hearings, resulting in a published Comptrollers Decision resolving the matter and serving as precedent for future cases. This position provides ample opportunities for attorneys to enhance their careers by further developing persuasive legal writing, oral advocacy, and customer service skills. Performs highly complex to advanced (senior-level) legal work. Works under limited to minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiate and independent judgment. Qualifications: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Graduation from an accredited law school with a LL.B. or J.D. degree. Three (3) years experience as a full-time practicing attorney. PREFERRED: Commercial litigation experience Administrative hearings experience Business law experience Licensed and experience working as a certified public accountant (CPA) or other experience with state taxation LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:Must possess an active license in good standing to practice law in the State of Texas or able to immediately activate license through Texas State Bar upon request. IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL: Review case files, including the audit package or non-audit worksheets and the taxpayers statement of grounds disputing the assessment or refund denial. Identify taxpayers contentions, and the relevant facts and records. Research case law and the Comptrollers tax system to eva uate the contentions and to obtain additional relevant information. Works with taxpayers, auditors, and other agency personnel to resolve hearings amicably through settlement agreements when possible. Prepare legal briefs and motions, including the position letter, response to reply, notice of hearing, SOAH motions and briefs, exceptions and replies, motions for rehearing and replies. Review legal arguments and supporting documents submitted by a taxpayer to support their contentions. Coordinate insolvency reviews. Prepare record for written submission hearings at SOAH, and represent the agency in oral hearings at SOAH. Communicate with other agency divisions to address and resolve issues raised in administrative hearings. Prepare and deliver presentations to agency personnel and/or the public to educate them on taxability or procedural issues of tax administration. Recommend, analyze and/or draft legislation or administrative rules. Performs other related work as assigned. Maximize Your Earnings! At the Comptroller's office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you! Important Note to the Candidate: Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request. MILITARY PREFERENCE To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentationto this job application. https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptionsClick on the occupational category for the position. Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditors Office, Military Crosswalk Guide. The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets. Applications submitted through Work in Texas: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. The Comptrollers Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.