ATTORNEY III

State of California; California; Híbrido; USD 110 000 - 170 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Convenient public transportation

Located near Downtown Sacramento; near

On-site cafe, gym, daycare

Resumo da oferta

The State of California, CDTFA, is seeking an Attorney III to independently handle complex sales and use tax matters and related litigation. You will review laws, prepare briefs, and contribute to policy and regulatory work while advising management on legal implications.

Travel up to 20% may be required; telework may be available for eligible California residents with in-office days as scheduled. Experience in tax and fee programs is valued.

Qualificações

• Review, analyze, and apply state and federal tax laws and court decisions.
• Prepare legal documents, memoranda, and briefs for litigation and appeals.
• Advise management on legal implications of CDTFA rules and proposed legislation.

Responsabilidades

• Present tax and fee cases before state and federal courts.
• Assist in administrative appeals conferences and settlement negotiations.
• Respond to stakeholder requests for legal opinions.

Conhecimentos

Legal analysis

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Written communication

Formação académica

Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

All applicants will be considered; however, SROA/Surplus candidates will be given priority. Are you interested in making life better for Californians? Are you looking for a career and not just a job? Do you want to create a meaningful impact in your community? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) has a career opportunity waiting for you! California not only needs you, it wants you as part of the growing workforce. New employees, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all areas at the CDTFA. We value staff and are dedicated to employee career development. Our agency supports the development of staff by offering training to flourish in their position and programs to promote and explore upward mobility. To learn more about us, please see CDTFA Gateway to New Opportunities video.

This position is in the Tax and Fee Programs Bureau. Under the general direction of the Attorney Supervisor, the Attorney III independently handles or assists in handling complex and sensitive issues arising from the administration and enforcement of California’s Sales and Use Tax law, local, district, and special tax and fee programs on behalf of the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). Responsibilities of the Attorney III include, but are not limited to: reviewing, analyzing, and applying state and federal laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities in preparation of complex and sensitive sales and use tax or special tax and fee litigation, administrative appeals conferences, tax and fee settlement negotiations, legal opinions, and briefs; preparing legal documents, memoranda, appeals decisions, summaries, and reports; assisting in the presentation of sales and use tax, special tax and fee programs, and bankruptcy and collections cases before state and federal courts; independently handling or assisting in handling administrative appeals conferences and settlement negotiations of tax and fee cases; presenting tax and fee cases in front of the Office of Tax Appeals (OTA); responding to stakeholder requests for legal opinions or advice; investigating and evaluating facts and evidence; securing, preparing and interviewing witnesses; assisting with the drafting of legislative proposals, department rules and regulations; advising executive management, Assistant Chief Counsel, Attorney Supervisor, Attorneys and staff regarding the legal effect of CDTFA rules and regulations, proposed legislative measures, statutory law, court decisions, and administrative actions. May assist, train, or mentor attorneys with more complex, important, or novel legal work as directed. Overnight travel both in and out of state may be required up to twenty percent (20%) of the time.

Here is the link to the Attorney III Exam Bulletin | CalCareers. This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.

Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for partial telework for eligible candidates residing in California. All telework/hybrid schedules require staff to report to the office a minimum number of days per week. Schedules are subject to change.

Currently, per the California Budget Act of 2025, all California Department of Tax and Fee Administration salaries are subject to the provisions of the State of California’s Personal Leave Program.

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

CDTFA appreciates and proudly celebrates diversity with an emphasis of an inclusive atmosphere in all levels of the organization. CDTFA is a participant in The Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) Capitol Cohort to advance racial equality and advance opportunities for all in California. Employees of different races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, disabilities, gender orientations and personal experiences are welcomed to contribute to the success of CDTFA.

The CDTFA was presented with the Large State Employer of the Year Award for 2018 from The Association of California State Employees with Disabilities (ACSED); showcasing CDTFA’s support of employment, promotion, and fair treatment of persons with disabilities.

CDTFA values its staff and is dedicated to employee career development. Our agency supports the development of staff by offering training to flourish in their position and programs to promote and explore upward mobility.

In addition, you can look forward to:

• Convenient public transportation.
• Located near Downtown, major freeway access, multiple eateries.
• The new sustainable May Lee State Office Complex is located in the Sacramento River District. It has an on-site coffee shop, cafeteria, gym, and daycare center.

For more information about the outstanding benefits offered to State Employees https://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ATTORNEY III