Attorney 4

The Ohio Department of Taxationis responsible for the administration of individual and business taxes across the state. Guided by our Mission Statement we are ONE TEAM providing education innovation outreach and exceptional service to our customers through courtesy accuracy and responsiveness in each is committed to building a strong and skilled workforce. We invest in the development of each employee through comprehensive training a competitive total compensation package that includes benefits (medical dental and vision insurance) tuition reimbursement health and wellness programs work-life balance initiatives and opportunities for career advancement.

The Ohio Department of Taxation is seeking to fill up to four (4) Attorney 4 positions in the Legal Division.

What Youll do as an Attorney 4:

• Conducts administrative hearings on the most difficult assessment refund or exemption cases within the ODT
• Writes final determinations conveying the Tax Commissioners final decision and legal reasoning of an administrative appeal case
• Analyzes and makes recommendations on settlement offers related to administrative appeal cases
• Conducts legal research prepares reports and memos and provides legal advice to ODT teams and other state and local agencies and officials
• Provides support and completes additional duties as cases move through the higher court appeals process
• Responds to inquiries from internal and external customers and provides excellent customer service
• Helps support and train other ODT attorneys administrative staff and interns

To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability for the application or interview process please contact ADA Coordinator J.D. Hawkins by phone: or by email to: .

A full Position Description will be provided during the interview process.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Creating a seamless and user-centric experience for all Ohio Taxpayers

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 12 mos. exp. as licensed attorney; 6 mos. employee training & development.

Technical Skills: Attorney/Legal

Professional Skills: Critical Thinking Attention to Detail and Analyzation

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Section 2961 of the Ohio Revised Code prohibits individuals convicted of a felony including but not limited to fraud deceit or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency. Additionally section 5703.081 of the Ohio Revised Code requires the Ohio Department of Taxation employees to promptly file and pay tax returns.