State Program Manager- Appellate Subdivision Attorney (Manager)- Apply by 5/14/2025

State of Connecticut, Executive Branch; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut is seeking an experienced attorney for the role of State Program Manager- Appellate Subdivision Attorney. This full-time position involves managing the Appellate Subdivision's operations, ensuring compliance with tax law, and overseeing administrative protests. Ideal candidates will have significant legal experience and a commitment to public service.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Work/life balance including 13 holidays

Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity

Qualifications

• Nine years of professional experience required.
• One year in a specific area of assignment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Appellate Subdivision.
• Ensure timely progression of administrative protests.
• Prepare memoranda of law and recommendations.

Skills

Legal

Management

Education

Juris Doctor

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State Program Manager- Appellate Subdivision Attorney (Manager)- Apply by 5/14/2025

Company: State of Connecticut, Executive Branch
Location: Hartford, CT
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 04/30/2025
Expire Date: 05/30/2025
Job Categories:Legal

Job Description

State Program Manager- Appellate Subdivision Attorney (Manager)- Apply by 5/14/2025
Location: Hartford, CT
Date Opened: 4/16/2025 2:35:00 PM
Salary: $98,695 - $134,575/year *Commensurate with experience and training
Job Type: Open to the Public
Close Date: 5/14/2025 11:59:00 PM

The State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services (DRS), is seeking to hire an experienced attorney to serve as State Program Manager- Appellate Subdivision Attorney (Manager), responsible for managing the day to day operations of the Appellate Subdivision of the Legal Services Bureau under the direction of the DRS Tax Litigation Director and DRS General Counsel.

What we can offer you
- Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
- Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Opportunity to apply for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- A healthy work/life balance for all employees- including 13 State holidays

Position highlights
This position will work under the direction of, and have an opportunity to learn from, the DRS Tax Litigation Director and the DRS General Counsel. The attorney hired to fill this State Program Manager- Appellate Subdivision Attorney (Manager) position will be responsible for managing the daily operations of the Appellate Subdivision.

As a State Program Manager- Appellate Subdivision Attorney (Manager) in the Appellate Subdivision the successful candidate will:
- Manage assigned staff and operations of the Appellate Subdivision;
- Manage the daily operations of the Appellate Subdivision with all aspects of administrative protests;
- Ensure the timely, efficient and orderly progression of administrative protests;
- Conduct ongoing evaluation of Appellate Subdivision goals and objectives to determine compliance with the Appellate Subdivision's charge to timely and equitably review administrative protests;
- Develop policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the Appellate Subdivision objectives;
- Prepare memoranda of law and recommendations regarding the most complex protests and administrative matters.

In this position, you will be exposed to all aspects of Connecticut tax law and associated collections law across all 40+ of Connecticut's state taxes.

Important: Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited law school, have five years of experience practicing law and be admitted to the Connecticut State Bar.
This is a full-time position, 9:00AM-5:30PM, Monday-Friday, located at our office in Hartford, with a hybrid schedule available.

About us
The mission of DRS is to instill public confidence in the integrity and fairness of tax collection; achieve the highest level of voluntary taxpayer compliance; continuously improve agency performance; contribute to the fiscal and economic well-being of the state; and provide a positive and professional workplace.

The Appellate Subdivision 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 Department’s 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.Qualifications & Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - General Experience
Nine (9) years of professional experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Special Experience
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in the specific area of assignment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Substitutions Allowed
College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
A Master's degree in business administration, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. Contact Information

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