ATTORNEY, ASSISTANT CHIEF COUNSEL

State of California; Mayhew (CA); Vor Ort; USD 162.000 - 198.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The State of California's Franchise Tax Board seeks an Assistant Chief Counsel to lead the Legal Division within the Multistate Tax Bureau. The role involves interpreting laws, handling protests and appeals, and representing the Department before state bodies to ensure timely, accurate tax administration.

Active California State Bar membership is required. The position may require acting as Deputy Chief Counsel in their absence, with responsibilities including drafting regulations and testifying

Qualifikationen

• Active membership in the State Bar of California is required.
• Background investigation prior to hire is required.
• California State Bar License required to practice law in this role.

Aufgaben

• Interpret laws, regulations and court decisions for the Multistate Tax Bureau.
• Handle taxpayer protests and appeals and represent the Department before state administrative bodies.
• Draft and analyze legislative proposals and regulations; advise on administrative matters.
• Testify before legislative and congressional committees and liaise with the Office of the Attorney General in litigation.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Mentoring staff

Policy & programs knowledge

Effective communication

Tax law knowledge

Ausbildung

California Bar License

Jobbeschreibung

Assistant Chief Counsel
ATTORNEY, ASSISTANT CHIEF COUNSEL

$14,513.00 - $17,742.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/27/2026

The Assistant Chief Counsel is a key member of the Legal Division Management Team. Under the general direction of the Deputy Chief Counsel, the incumbent plans, organizes and directs the activities of Legal Division staff in the Multistate Tax Bureau. Those activities may include interpreting laws, regulations and court decisions; handling taxpayer protests and appeals; representing the Department before various state administrative bodies including the Office of Tax Appeals; acting as a liaison with the Office of the Attorney General in litigation; testifying before legislative and congressional committees; drafting and analyzing legislative proposals and bills; promulgating regulations, and rendering advice with respect to other administrative matters. Incumbent also serves in an acting capacity for the Deputy Chief Counsel in the Deputy Chief Counsel's absence.

Active membership in the State Bar of California is required.

Additional positions may become available (RPA 2627-00624).

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This position requires 4 or more days in the office per week. It is designated office-centered and may be eligible for some remote work based on departmental guidelines and operational need.

Thisposition is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ATTORNEY, ASSISTANT CHIEF COUNSEL

ATTORNEY, ASSISTANT CHIEF COUNSEL $14,513.00 - $17,742.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

United States

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Our mission is to help taxpayers file timely and accurate tax returns, and pay the correct amount to fund services important to Californians.

FTB fosters an environment of equity and inclusion for all and we welcome everyone to be part of our diverse workforce.

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) California State Bar License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify .

CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 172: All candidates for, appointees to, and employees in the state civil service shall possess the general qualifications of integrity, honesty, sobriety, dependability, industry, thoroughness, accuracy, good judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, courtesy, ability to work cooperatively with others, willingness and ability to assume the responsibilities and to conform to the conditions of work characteristic of the employment, and a state of health, consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. Where the position requires the driving of an automobile, the employee must have a valid state driver's license, a good driving record and is expected to drive the car safely. The foregoing general qualifications shall be deemed to be a part of the personal characteristics of the minimum qualifications of each class specification and need not be specifically set forth therein.

**IMPORTANT NOTICE** As required by the department's rules of conduct, all employees of the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) must be in compliance with the California Revenue and Taxation Code. During the background investigation portion of the hiring process, FTB will review return information to verify California state income tax compliance. Any failure to comply with the California Revenue and Taxation Code may prevent you from being hired at FTB. You must verify your filing status by calling 1-800-852-5711 to resolve any potential tax compliance issues, prior to submitting your application and seeking employment with FTB. All applicants not currently employed with the Franchise Tax Board will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The investigation will consist of completion of a pre-employment questionnaire, fingerprinting, and an inquiry to the Department of Justice to disclose criminal records. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons with hearing or speech impairments, call TTY/TDD [phone].

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications and Alternate Range Placement for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements".

• A demonstrated ability to understand legal tax issues involving personal income tax, administration and proceduretax, general tax, business entity tax, and other legal issues encountered in the administrative resolution of tax disputesand other programs administered by the Franchise Tax Board
• Exceptional leadership skills, personnel management skills and flexibility
• Clear understanding of the Franchise Tax Board's Missions and Values, tax and non-tax programs, policy directionand initiatives
• Skills to present and respond effectively to executive management, department program managers, elected orappointed officials and the business community
• A demonstrated ability to properly identify legal and procedural tax issues in assigned matters to determine timelyand appropriate action
• A broad knowledge of the operations of the Legal Division and its support staff
• A demonstrated ability to mentor staff to develop skills and knowledge in specialized areas of tax expertise toadvance the objectives of the Franchise Tax Board
• Knowledge of the Franchise Tax Board management and divisional structure, functions and programs
• Knowledge of current management trends, including customer service, business organization and operations,technology, resource development and budgeting
• Involvement in a diversity of activities, program areas, and/or positions that have provided you with a greater understanding and appreciation for the broader perspective of the department/enterprise
• Demonstrated performance encouraging positive relationships, creating high job satisfaction, encourag ing success, showing understanding, and being trusting and supportive

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: http://www.ftb.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:
Classification & Hiring Unit
[phone]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Reasonable Accommodation Unit
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.