TECHNICAL ADVISOR ADVANCED PROGRAM SPECIALIST (Associate Counsel-Property Tax Policy)

The Illinois Department of Revenue is seeking to hire two (2) attorneys to support its Litigation efforts.  Under general direction, the attorney hired in this position will assist the Deputy General Counsel and other Department attorneys draft and review legislation and administrative rules, advise agency staff and the public on interpretation of Illinois property tax laws, and formulate legal guidance on matters related to property tax. The incumbent will also represent the Department in complex tax litigation hearings and cases. This position is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with litigation experience who is also seeking experience interpreting and applying tax statutes and administrative rules in the field of property tax.

 

The benefits of working at Department of Revenue include a 37 ½ hour work week, a generous salary and benefits package (paid time off for vacation, sick, or personal leave, thirteen holidays) pension and other retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and insurance eligibility on day one (medical, dental, vision, and life).

 

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) administers Illinois tax laws and collects taxes in a fair, consistent, and efficient manner to provide accurate, timely, and reliable funding and information to state and local constituents. By using best practices, IDOR strives to continuously innovate and increase accuracy, efficiency, and productivity in all areas of operations and tax administration, thereby earning respect, delivering value, and being a trusted source of information.

 

IDOR is a professional-minded governmental entity that values its employees and invests in their success through training and engagement. IDOR values diversity, both culturally and professionally, and believes it can foster a more productive work environment best suited for serving the citizens and taxpayers of Illinois.

 

Agency :  Department of Revenue 
Closing Date/Time: 06/14/2024; 11:59PM 
Salary:   Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/24) $7,966 monthly; Full Range $7,966-$11,759 monthly.  
Job Type:   Salaried 
County:   Sangamon  
Number of Vacancies:   2  
Plan/BU: RC010   

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number  37859 

Essential Functions

1. Under administrative direction, performs highly responsible and specialized duties of a legal advisory nature.
2. Renders oral legal opinions as to application of Property Tax statutes and their respective rules and regulations as they relate to varied and occasionally complex fact situations, as presented, telephonically and in person, by lawyers, public accountants, taxpayers, state officials and the general public, and specifically while attending practitioner meetings and work group sessions.
3. Drafts bills for presentation to the legislature.
4. Prepares written legal opinions, in draft form for submission to supervisor, such letter rulings are in response to written requests for information concerning the application of the Property Tax act to stated fact situations.
5. Resolves highly complex technical and legal issues associated with complaints received relative to Property Tax cases.
6. Assists supervisor in preparing legal documents for filing with the Secretary of State and Joint Committee on Administrative Rules relative to rule making activities initiated by the Division.
7. Performs general law duties pertaining to Property Taxes.
8. Serves on project teams throughout the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) for the purpose of rendering legal advice and interpreting the various tax acts, Federal tax laws, rules and regulations and judicial decisions.
9. Participates in drafting Property Tax forms and instructions, notices, letters, bulletins and allied documents.
10. Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires graduation from a recognized law school.
2. Requires the possession of a license to practice law in Illinois.
3. Requires three years professional experi