Tax Appeals Hearing Officer: Impartial Legal Role

State of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); Sur place; USD 67 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical plans

Vision & dental plans

Pension plans

Paid leave & holidays

Education reimbursement

Parking & LinkedIn Learning access

Résumé du poste

State of Indiana, specifically the Indiana Department of Revenue, is seeking a Hearing Officer to resolve taxpayer appeals on formal and informal bases. You will issue final determinations and negotiate settlements as an impartial decision maker, with research and advisory duties across the department.

The role requires Indiana bar admission, excellent writing and communication skills, and ability to work with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed and active in good standing to practice law in the state of Indiana.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Self-directed team players with problem solving skills and a desire to find the right answer.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn legal concepts, laws, trial rules, and Indiana tax law.
• Experienced in conducting all aspects of legal research.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local law procedures and precedents.
• Ability to learn about DOR programs, purpose, services, and structure.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Able to learn new software applications.

Responsabilités

• Schedule and conduct administrative hearings allowing taxpayers to explain their appeal.
• Schedule hearings within 30 days of appeal assignment.
• Conduct legal research to address appeals and prepare final determinations.
• Fully resolve taxpayer appeals with thoroughly researched final determinations.
• Consult with Legal Division and DOR colleagues as needed.
• Maintain professional relationships with taxpayers and representatives.
• Develop and maintain settlements; prepare settlement documents and ensure compliance with settlement agreements.
• Provide internal legal advice to DOR and participate in training of other sections.
• Have fun working with a cohesive team and helping Hoosier taxpayers.

Connaissances

Law license IN

Legal research

Writing skills

Communication skills

MS Office/Teams

Formation

Indiana bar admission

Outils

MS Office

Teams

Description du poste

State of Indiana, specifically the Indiana Department of Revenue, is seeking a Hearing Officer to resolve taxpayer appeals on formal and informal bases. You will issue final determinations and negotiate settlements as an impartial decision maker, with research and advisory duties across the department.

The role requires Indiana bar admission, excellent writing and communication skills, and ability to work with cross‑functional teams.