Attorney I

THE POSITION

Are you looking for a meaningful legal career where your work supports equity, fairness, and real impact for taxpayers—while still preserving healthy work/life balance? If so, the Pennsylvania Treasury Department invites you to consider joining the Board of Finance and Revenue (BF&R) as an Attorney I. In this role, you will research and apply Pennsylvania tax laws, regulations, court decisions, prior Board actions, and audit procedures to evaluate issues raised in tax appeal cases. If you are highly motivated and value integrity, teamwork, and trust, we want to hear from you.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Pennsylvania Treasury Department is an independent agency led by the elected State Treasurer and one of the largest state treasuries in the country, serving as custodian of more than $150 billion. Treasury plays a critical role in state government operations, acting as the custodian, investor, and disburser of funds for nearly all state agencies. Treasury also offers a wide range of programs and services to Pennsylvania families, including the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program; the PA ABLE Savings Program for people with disabilities; and our work to return more than $4 billion of Unclaimed Property to its rightful owners. A wealth of information is available at

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position offers an excellent opportunity for both entry‑level attorneys seeking hands‑on experience in corporate, sales, and personal income tax matters, as well as experienced practitioners who value predictable hours and a stable schedule. Work is performed independently under the guidance of a supervising attorney and within a relaxed environment. As an Attorney I, you will perform the following duties: Analyze Cases: Review taxpayer petitions and complete case files—including returns, notices, ledgers, audit reports, and Board of Appeals decisions—to complete a full analysis of each case. Draft Guidance: Make well‑reasoned recommendations to the Board regarding the proper resolution of tax appeals based on your analysis. Communicate Collaboratively: Request additional information from taxpayers and meet with taxpayers, their representatives, or Department of Revenue Counsel to discuss issues and evidence, when needed. Develop Professionally: Participate in continuing legal education.

WORK SCHEDULE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Full‑time employment. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with a 60‑minute lunch. Free parking. Telework: Opportunity to work from home part‑time, up to two days per week, with a securely configured high‑speed internet connection from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. Telework availability may change. Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable. Further communication regarding this position will be provided via email; candidates should check all email folders.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Graduation from an accredited school of law and certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania; or Completion of all preparatory steps and application to become a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Post Employment Requirement: Applicants must be certified for admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and must maintain membership on a continuous basis during employment. Additional Requirements: Experience using Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, or the ability to learn relevant software applications. Ability to perform essential job functions. Preferred Qualifications (not required): Possession of a current license to practice law in Pennsylvania. Full‑time professional legal experience. Post‑graduate coursework in law. Full‑time professional tax administration experience. Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports.

VETERANS

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. § 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE (TRS)

711 for hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals.

ACCESSIBILITY AND ACQUISITIONS

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Pennsylvania