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Staff Attorney (TECHNICAL ADVISOR II)

Springfield, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Jun 2026

💰 $118,500/yr($81,840/yr – $118,500/yr)

About the role

Job Requisition ID: 56425
Opening Date: 06/05/2026
Closing Date: 06/22/2026; 11:59pm
Agency: Department of Revenue
Class Title: TECHNICAL ADVISOR II - 45252
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $6,820-$9,875/monthly - Effective 7/1/26 (Anticipated Salary for Non-State $6,820)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC010 Professional Legal Unit, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

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.

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

Would you like to work for a professional organization which provides steady hours and an exceptional benefits package? How about a workplace with career and personal growth opportunities? Then consider working for the Illinois Department of Revenue. We are hiring a Staff Attorney (Technical Advisor II) for our Legal Services Office in Springfield, Illinois. This position is responsible for providing recommendations pertaining to income tax policy, including reviewing and drafting legislation, promulgating administrative rules, issuing letter rulings, and researching income tax statutes in other states. If you have an interest in income tax and are eager to develop excellent legal research and writing skills and become adept at explaining complex issues in understandable terms, then we want you! Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Apply now before time runs out!

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, performs technical and legal work of general nature.
Participates as a technical expert in advising key decisionmakers on formulating policies that interpret and apply Illinois tax acts, legislation, administrative rules and judicial decisions.
Assists supervisor in preparing legal documents for filing with the Secretary of State and Joint Committee on Administrative Rules relative to rulemaking projects.
Reviews information published by IDOR for accuracy.
Serves on project teams throughout IDOR to render legal advice interpreting Illinois tax acts, federal statutes, administrative rules and judicial decisions.
Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.