Legal Counsel

Job Description:

Legal Counsel

Description

LEGAL COUNSEL - SALES TAX SECTION

Department of Revenue

Location: Jefferson City, Missouri

Annual Salary - $67,080.24

(Higher salary/position may be available based on prior experience)

DOR’s Vision: To provide every customer the best experience every time

HOW THIS POSITION SUPPORTS THE DEPARTMENT’S VISION:

The Missouri Department of Revenue has an immediate opening for an attorney in the General Counsel’s Office Sales Tax Section. The attorney will represent the Director of Revenue before the Administrative Hearing Commission, provide legal guidance, draft regulations and legal opinions, and engage in various other legal duties as assigned. This is an excellent opportunity to gain immediate litigation experience as well as learn a complex area of law. This position affords the opportunity for experience with a number of tax types, professional career development, and valuable training and mentoring. The Missouri Department of Revenue is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer.

• Represent the Department in a wide range of litigation matters
• Provide general legal advice to Department personnel in the area of sales tax
• Legal research and writing

CORE COMPETENCIES NEEDED:

Strategic Thinking Computer Literacy Effective Writing

Able to Work Independently Attention to Detail Clear Communication

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:

• Currently licensed to practice law in Missouri as a recognized member of the Missouri Bar
• Ability to exercise critical reasoning skills
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with coworkers, taxpayers, attorneys and the courts
• Ability to work independently

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Motivated, independent, and reliable professional
• General knowledge of and interest in tax law
• Relevant experience is valued, but not required

The Missouri Department of Revenue has an immediate opening for an attorney in the General Counsel’s Office Sales Tax Section. The attorney would represent the Director of Revenue before the Administrative Hearing Commission, provide legal guidance, draft regulations and legal opinions, and engage in various other legal duties as assigned. This is an excellent opportunity to gain immediate litigation experience as well as learn a complex area of law. This position affords the opportunity for experience with a number of tax types, professional career development, and valuable training and mentoring.

Salary:

$67,080 per Year