Tax Attorney

Introduction OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting certified eligible list may be used to staff several current and future vacancies for this position/function only. GRADE 23 LOCATION OF POSITION Annapolis, MD POSITION DUTIES Unique opportunity to join an experienced leadership team as a Managing Tax Attorney in the Legal Division of the Comptroller of Maryland. The Comptroller acts as the elected chief financial officer of the State of Maryland. The office sees every dollar into the State, and every dollar out. There is no other statewide elected financial officer like it in the country in terms of the breadth of its duties. This position supervises tax attorneys who provide professional legal analysis and guidance to taxpayers, their representatives, and the Agency through the application of State and federal tax laws to facts. The incumbent is also assigned certain complex case matters for direct resolution. Duties include research, analysis, and response to taxpayer inquiries on law and Comptroller processes; preparing private letter rulings; creation of public and internal guidance on all aspects of Maryland tax law; drafting regulations; analyzing potential and pending State and federal legislation; advising the agency on the development of tax forms; representing the Division and the Agency on both internal and inter-agency projects; supporting the execution of the Comptroller's strategic initiatives, including modernization. This position supervises Senior Tax Attorneys in the same functions, and is responsible for assigning tasks and cases, reviewing work product for quality, consistency, and equitable treatment of taxpayers, and creating a positive, supportive atmosphere for collaboration and continuous improvement. Managerial responsibilities include training other attorneys, completing performance evaluations, and ensuring staff compliance with all employment requirements. The Legal Division supports over 1200 coworkers and over 3.5 million Maryland taxpayers by providing guidance on a wide variety of matters under the Comptroller's authority including state and local income taxes on individuals, corporations, pass-through entities, and fiduciaries, sales and use tax, employer withholding tax, alcohol and tobacco taxes, motor fuel tax, administration of unclaimed property, business registration and regulation, tax compliance, tax law training, implementation of Maryland General Assembly legislative initiatives, and more. Division staff interact frequently with attorney, accountant, and tax preparer representatives of the state and local tax (SALT) professional community, providing guidance as to the state’s tax treatment of particular transactions. Team members share a strong dedication to public service and a commitment to making a difference for Marylanders and Maryland businesses. NOTE Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will be required to submit a writing sample. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Possession of a Juris Doctor or equivalent degree from an accredited school of law. Experience: Three (3) years of experience leading, supervising, or managing attorneys or paralegals. NOTE Applicants may substitute graduate education in an academic field related to the required experience from an accredited college or university at the rate of one year of education for the required experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in judge advocate classification or judge advocate specialty codes in the tax law specialist field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education. DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Professional experience in tax and/or accounting. Master of Laws in Taxation (LLM) or Master of Taxation (MT) degree. Experience with government law and administrative law. Excellent legal research and writing skills.Experience managing a dynamic workflow or caseload. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Admission to the Bar of a US State or Territory or the District of Columbia. Certificate of Good Standing from the Supreme Court of Maryland. Employees appointed to positions in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland. SELECTION PROCESS Please ensure you provide sufficient information on your application to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Please indicate clearly any position-specific experience and ensure all education and experience sections are complete. Approval of your application will be based on a review of the information you submit. All qualified applicants are placed on an unranked list of candidates and will remain active on this list for at least one year. Incomplete information may result in the disqualification of your application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. Due to the time and resources involved, the Comptroller of Maryland cannot sponsor visa applications. Upon appointment (new hires and/or transfers) must successfully undergo fingerprinting. Disqualifying charges may include any felony; any crime of moral turpitude, e.g. embezzlement, fraud, tax evasion or bribery; any crime of identity theft or impersonation; any crime of assault or battery; and any crime relating to the use or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance other than marijuana, regardless of the age of the offense or the specifications of the position. Due to the nature of the agency's business, candidates must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for employment. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. BENEFITS STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply. 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