About this ATTORNEY role at State of Nebraska
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Revenue - Agency 16
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Job Description:
This position is a 100% "working in office" position.
This is an Administrative Services Attorney at the Nebraska Department of Revenue (DOR).
Looking to work in the exciting field of Tax Policy while enjoying a real work life balance? Come join our team at DOR! As a DOR Policy attorney you will find the right work life work balance you have been looking for while working with teammates who are dedicated and focused on DOR's mission to serve the public by administering the state revenue laws with integrity, efficiency, and consistency; gain in-depth knowledge of Nebraska tax laws and the inner-workings of tax administration from a perspective few citizens see; formulate tax guidance in regulations, forms, and instructions; gain valuable experience with complex business transactions, while increasing your professional standing and reputation in the legal profession; receive paid Nebraska State Bar Association mandatory membership and approved continuing legal education credit hours.
Salary: Pay may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved.
Attorney I starting rate of pay: $26.005 to $38.334 hourly
Attorney II starting rate of pay: $30.056 to $44.306 hourly
Attorney III starting rate of pay: $36.792 to $55.184 hourly
***You must attach a resume' and transcripts to your application***
Under administrative direction, provides professional legal services for the agency involving a complex body of law in the research, administration, and enforcement of the agency's statutory authority and obligations. Primary emphasis will be on the formulation of DOR policy; researching and drafting regulations; drafting guidance documents, such as revenue rulings, and general information letters; responding to complex tax-related inquiries; providing assistance on all tax incentive programs administered by the DOR, including reviewing and evaluating tax incentive applications; and similar work.
Job Duties include:
1. Provide guidance to taxpayers and internal customers regarding Nebraska tax laws. Draft new, revised, or repealed regulations for adoption and promulgation pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act.
2. Review and evaluate tax incentive benefit applications; and resolve complex tax issues involving the applications and agreements of incentive programs where resolution ultimately requires a thorough and current knowledge of laws, policies, regulations, procedures, processes, and industry practices relating to the various tax incentive programs administered by the State.
3. Conduct complex and varied research in all areas of taxation and related subject matters.
4. Draft guidance documents such as information guides, revenue rulings, and general information letters for programs administered by the DOR.
5. Confer with Policy Manager and other agency staff, practitioners, and taxpayers to exchange and prepare information on facts and issues of technical tax-related inquiries or issues.
6. Represent the DOR in meetings with practitioners, taxpayers, and other interested parties related to the interpretation and application of revenue laws and agency rulings, regulations, and administrative positions.
7. Interpret and apply court decisions and administrative rulings to respond to technical inquiries from taxpayers, practitioners, and other interested parties, and to ensure adherence to them by DOR staff.
8. Perform related work and other tasks as assigned.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Attorney I: Graduation from an accredited school of law and admission to the Nebraska Bar.
Attorney II: One year of experience as an attorney practicing law and providing legal services such as preparing cases, advising clients, and/or interpreting laws or administrative policies.
Attorney III: Three years of experience as an attorney practicing law and providing legal services such as preparing and trying cases, advising clients, and/or interpreting laws or administrative policies.
Legal Requirements: In accordance with Section 7-101, Nebraska Revised, Reissued Statutes of 2022, incumbents in this class must be admitted to the Nebraska Bar.
Preferred Qualifications: Recent experience in tax law and administration or legislation and knowledge/experience in developing, analyzing, or otherwise working with tax issues including Nebraska incentive programs; corporate and individual income tax; state and local sales and use tax; audit and financial record review and/or experience in Federal and/or State tax research; administrative law practices; high academic performance; course work with an emphasis in taxation, accounting or auditing.
Other: *You MUST attach a resume’ and transcripts to your application.*
Knowledge of: State and/or Federal statutory and case law and constitutional provisions pertinent to DOR programs; the techniques of preparing/drafting regulations, legal documents, and forms; the principles and practices of legal research; the principles and practices of civil law administration; the organizational structure, functional relationships and legal processes of the legislative/administrative bodies of Nebraska.
Skills in: Performing legal research; drafting various legal documents; including regulations, rulings, and legislation; negotiating with public and other professionals, such as attorneys, accountants, etc.; analyzing and reviewing legal issues and making recommendations.
Ability to: Prepare and communicate the facts and arguments relating to technical legal issues and persuade others to accept the viewpoint presented; communicate effectively to summarize and exchange legal findings and conclusions; interact with legal associates, other governmental employees, the public, and representatives of parties involved in technical legal issues; formulate legal opinions and recommendations based on legal research and investigations; conduct legal research and investigations; identify critical elements of legal questions or issues; prepare/draft statutes, regulations, and other legal documents; interpret and apply statutes, case law, decisions of court/administrative hearings, and administrative rules and policies.
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Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
