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Are you ready to grow and make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!
Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence drive the culture here at the Comptrollers Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as States accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptrollers office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.
Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take our collective commitment to public service very seriously.Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Work Hours:
Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week with occasional evening, weekend hours and holidays. Hours may change based on business need.
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D. degree.
Experience:
Three (3) years of experience in litigation, state taxation or administrative law.
Licenses and Certifications
Must possess a license to practice law in Texas and be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
Summary of Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position requires the incumbent to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (standing and walking) is routinely required to carry out some duties. It requires extensive computer, telephone and routine office duties. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Marginal or corrected visual and auditory requirements are required for reading printed materials and computer screens and communicating with internal and external customers. The individual must be able to lift, pull, physically handle, and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information, weighing up to 30 pounds when required. The individual must be able to sit for long periods of time when commuting to and from assigned destination.
In this role you will:
Receives and processes legal documents, which may include ensuring that the cases are properly logged for tracking purposes, have a file established, and are referred to the relevant division of the OAG. Assists the OAG staff in obtaining evidence, witnesses, copies of relevant documents, etc., from agency personnel and files. Receives and evaluates correspondence from the OAG on trial tactics, settlement offers, and related case management issues, and routes communications to the appropriate agency personnel. Works with affected CPA tax administration divisions (including Audit, Tax Policy, Revenue Accounting, Account Maintenance, and Enforcement) to ensure that OAG pleadings are consistent with agency policy and practice. Monitors and reports progress ofpending cases to the General Counsel of the division and senior agency management. Researches and drafts legal memoranda, rules, letters, manuals, and other documents on issues described above and assigned.
Communicates with other agency divisions to address and resolve issues that may be raised in litigation. Coordinates with other agency divisions regarding tax administration and litigation issues that involve the agency and other areas as assigned.
Assists agency staff in analyzing or drafting bills and amendments for legislative consideration.
Conducts presentations to agency staff and various groups interested in taxation (i.e., State Bar, CPA's). Assists the General Counsel of the division in litigation management and in directing the work of support staff. Responds to inquiries from the public. Assists in identifying expert witnesses and developing contract specifications and, upon execution of the contract, serves as the section contract manager.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maximize Your Earnings!
At the Comptroller's office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering
If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!
Important Note to the Candidate:
Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.
MILITARY PREFERENCE
To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentationto this job application.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptionsClick on the occupational category for the position.
Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditors Office,
Military Crosswalk Guide.
The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.
Applications submitted through Work in Texas:
Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.
The Comptrollers Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.
Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completed applications. The application must contain the necessary information in the work history for the applicant to qualify for the position.
An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptrollers office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.
