Attorney 1, 2, or 3

The West Virginia State Bar; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Virginia State Tax Division is seeking an attorney to join its legal team. All experience levels will be considered, and salary will be commensurate to the experience of the chosen candidate.

Under guidance of the managing attorneys, the attorney will provide legal advice and representation for the agency on tax matters, including petitions before the Office of Tax Appeals and property tax valuations; travel may be intermittent.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and representation for the agency on tax matters, including petitions before the Office of Tax Appeals and property tax valuations.
• Travel may be intermittent as part of duties.

Job description

The West Virginia State Tax Division is seeking an attorney to join its legal team. All experience levels will be considered, and salary will be commensurate to the experience of the chosen candidate.

Responsibilities

Under guidance of the managing attorneys, the chosen candidate will perform work providing legal advice and representation on behalf of the agency. The chosen candidate may represent the Tax Division and Tax Commissioner before the West Virginia Office of Tax Appeals with regard to taxpayer petitions for refund and petitions for reassessment. This administrative-level representation involves research and writing of briefs and presentation of evidence before the tribunal. The chosen candidate may also represent the agency regarding property tax valuations.

The attorney would be expected to perform extensive legal research in order to respond to requests for information from taxpayers and other government entities, write draft letter rulings, and provide guidance on taxability of certain goods and services. The attorney would provide written responses to other government agencies, professional organizations such as law firms and accounting firms, and other entities outside state government about a variety of issues involving tax requirements. Examples include but are not limited to the impact to proposed economic development and the potential impact of changes to the tax code on the Tax Division and the administration of state taxes. The attorney may assist in the drafting of legislation and rules required to implement changes in tax code, law, rule, and policy; as well as review, analyze, and comment upon proposed legislation and rules.

Travel

Intermittent travel may be required.

Application Process

There is no application deadline. The Legal Division will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, with the aim of filling the position as soon as possible. Please submit a resume or application, transcript, and writing sample to the address below.

Background Check

Employment requires a fingerprint-based criminal-background check to be provided at the West Virginia Tax Division’s expense. Failing to initiate the process or cooperate with this process, providing false or incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial of, or dismissal from, employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when discovered. The chosen applicant will also be subject to a tax compliance check.