Income Tax Litigation Attorney (TECHNICAL ADVISOR II)

Agency: Department of Revenue
Class Title: TECHNICAL ADVISOR II - 45252 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Closing Date/Time: 11/20/2024 11:59pm
Salary: $6,339-$9,178/monthly (Anticipated Salary for Non-State $6,339)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
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  42215 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

 

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

 

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Revenue is seeking to hire an Income Tax Litigation attorney to represent the Department in administrative protests and hearings involving income tax assessments, claim denials and penalties. Under general direction, the ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in litigation, civil procedure, state and federal tax laws, and administrative and regulatory functions. This position is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking for hands-on litigation experience while advancing the Department’s objectives of fair and efficient tax administration.

 

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).

Essential Functions

• Under general direction, researches and analyzes routine court case appeals, court rulings, court decisions, tax statutes, tax regulations, field audits, investigative reports, documents of public record and other material submitted by taxpayers and the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) auditors to prepare for hearings.
• Confers and corresponds with taxpayers, their representatives, attorneys and other interested parties regarding the application or interpretation of the Income Tax Act, rules and regulations and applicable case law.
• Represents IDOR in all phases of routine litigation hearings and status conferences involving Income Tax protest and refund claim cases that are in dispute.
• Confers with supervisor to resolve difficult or complicated cases involving compliance and/or statutory interpretation and its application to specific Income Tax issues.
• Assists higher level staff in conducting litigation cases, hearings and general law duties relative to all taxes administered by IDOR.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires graduation from a recognized law school.