Associate Legal Counsel

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

The State of Ohio, Department of Taxation, is seeking an Associate Legal Counsel in Columbus. This role supports the Taxation division with legal analysis, hearings, and guidance on tax-related matters. Applicants should have active Ohio Bar status and strong litigation and advisory capabilities.

The position offers a full-time, permanent role with standard business hours and comprehensive benefits. A criminal background check will be conducted for final candidates.

Qualifications

• Admission to Ohio Bar.
• Experience providing legal counsel and conducting hearings preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct administrative hearings for assessment and refund appeal cases.
• Write final determinations conveying the Tax Commissioner’s decision.
• Analyze settlement offers related to administrative appeal cases.
• Perform legal research and prepare reports for Taxation teams.
• Provide legal advice to Taxation and other state/local agencies.
• Respond to inquiries from the public and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Attorney/Legal

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization: Taxation

Agency Contact Name and Information: Hope DeVolld - [e-mail] or the HR Mainline at 614-466-3020.

Work Location: 4485 Northland Ridge Boulevard
Columbus, Ohio, 43229
United States

Compensation: $44.38 - $63.41

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: Exempt from union

Primary Job Skill: Attorney/Legal

The Ohio Department of Taxation is 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 interaction. Taxation 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 up to (6) Associate Legal Counsel.

What You’ll do as an Associate Legal Counsel:

• Conducts administrative hearings for assessment andrefund appeal cases.
• Writes final determinations conveying the TaxCommissioner’s final decision of an administrative appeal case.
• Anaylzes settlement offers related to administrativeappeal cases.
• Conducts legal research and prepares reports for The Ohio Department of Taxation teams and transcripts for appellate courtreview.
• Provides legal advice to The Ohio Department of Taxation teams and other state and local agencies and officials.
• Responds to inquiries from general public and providesexcellent customer service to taxpayers.

Additional Information

To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability for the application or interview process, please contact ADA Coordinator J.D. Hawkins by phone: [phone] or by email to: [e-mail].
A full Position Description will be provided during the interview process.

Thefinal candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo acriminal background check and tax history check. Section 2961 of the OhioRevised Code prohibits individuals convicted of a felony including but notlimited to fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantialmanagement or control over the property of a state agency. Additionally,pursuant to section 5703.081 of the Ohio Revised Code, the Ohio Department ofTaxation requires all current and prospective employees to be current andcompliant with all state tax laws.

Why Work for the State of Ohio:

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 our Total 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.

Qualifications:

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code.

*If you have passed the exam and are awaiting issuance of your official bar card, please ensure to attach the documentation confirming your exam results.

Job Skills: Attorney/Legal

Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Teamwork

ADA Statement:

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.

Drug-Free Workplace:

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.