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Tax Attorney 1


Job Location:

Hartford, CT - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 99712 - 135944
Posted: 25 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 22 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

The State of Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) has multiple exciting opportunities for Tax Attorney 1 in the Appellate Subdivision of the Litigation Division.

What we can offer you
Position highlights
The Tax Attorney 1 is an entry level position at DRS located in the Appellate Subdivision of the Litigation Division. This is a unique position for a candidate interested in administrative law and tax law. As a Tax Attorney 1 you will be responsible for:
  • Reviewing protests which review will include making findings of fact analyzing and evaluating all arguments raised by the taxpayers;
  • Gathering all pertinent documentation and conducting all necessary research and for rendering final determinations in connection to such protests;
  • Providing legal advice and guidance to the staff in the DRS Appellate Division in connection with the Departments administrative review process.
    This position will work under the direction of and have an opportunity to learn from a State Program Manager Appellate Subdivision Attorney the Departments Tax Litigation Director and the Departments First Assistant Commissioner & General Counsel. You will be exposed to all aspects of Connecticut tax law and associated administrative law across all 40 of Connecticuts state taxes.

    This is a full-time position 9:00AM-5:30PM Monday-Friday located at our office in Hartford.

    About us
    The Appellate Subdivision is part of the Departments Litigation Division and is responsible for reviewing protests filed by taxpayers. Protests allow taxpayers who disagree with decisions of the Department (generally decisions to assess a taxpayer or decisions to deny a claim for refund) to receive additional administrative review of these decisions. Upon issuance of a final determination by the Appellate Subdivision taxpayers have the ability to seek review of the DRS actions by filing an appeal to the Tax Session of the Connecticut Superior Court. As such the Appellate Subdivision is the first stage of tax litigation in the State of Connecticut.

    Selection Plan

    All applicants including rehires and transfers applying for a position of employment with DRS must:

    1. Complete a written statement disclosing whether such applicant has ever been convicted of a crime or whether criminal charges are pending against such applicant. If any charges are pending the statement must identify the charges and the court in which such charges are pending.
    2. Complete and sign an Authorization to Conduct Criminal History Record Check.
    3. Be fingerprinted and submit to a background check including a citizenship/residency check to validate eligibility to legally work in the United States.

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    BEFORE YOU APPLY:

    • Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening unless otherwise specified.
    • Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S. you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
    • Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter resume transcripts diplomas performance reviews attendance records supervisory references licensure etc. at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
    • Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
    • Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing .
    • Salary Calculations: For current state employees salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e. Executive Legislative Judicial) to the other.
    • Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the Apply or Apply Online buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

    AFTER YOU APPLY:

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      PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

      In the Department of Revenue Services this class is accountable for performing duties on legal and litigation matters including assisting in preparing and representing the Commissioner before the states tax court providing legal advice to department administrators providing information on legal matters to members of the public and drafting and issuing rulings and determinations involving a wide range of legal and tax matters.

      EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

      • As a legal practitioner researches legal issues;
      • Assists in performing and eventually performs more complex legal work;
      • Prepares and represents the Commissioner in litigated tax appeals;
      • Issues and responds to discovery;
      • Drafts and responds to pleadings;
      • Drafts responds to and argues various motions;
      • Drafts memoranda of law;
      • Prepares witnesses conducts trials and drafts closing documents;
      • Prepares rulings and opinions;
      • Assists in drafting of proposed regulations and legislation;
      • May act independently in areas assigned;
      • Performs related duties as required.
      KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY

      • Considerable knowledge of basic law and legal process legal principles and practices and administrative law;
      • Knowledge of state statutes and case law pertaining to state taxes;
      • Considerable
        • interpersonal skills;
        • oral and written communication skills;
      • Ability to analyze and draft legal documents.
      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

      A degree from an accredited law school.

      PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
      • Experience in tax law either through course work internship volunteering or work experience.
      • Experience conducting complex legal research.
      • Experience in drafting legal briefs and memoranda.
      SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

      Incumbents in this class must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut by the conclusion of the applicable working test period. Individuals who meet the qualifications and requirements for admission under Section 2-13 of the Connecticut Practice Book must become admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut by the conclusion of the applicable working test period. Pursuant to Section 51-88 of the Connecticut General Statutes an incumbent who has not been admitted to practice law may not assume use or advertise the title of lawyer attorney and counsel at law counselor at law attorney counselor attorney and counselor or an equivalent term in such a manner as to convey the impression that he is a legal practitioner of law. Until such time that an incumbent is admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut the incumbent shall be referred to as a Legal Assistant.

      Conclusion

      AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

      The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women minorities and persons with disabilities.

      ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
      As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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