Staff Attorney: Hearing, Employment and Ethics
This Announcement is Open to the Public
The Georgia Department of Revenue seeks to fill a Staff Attorney position with the Office of the General Counsel’s Hearings, Employment, and Ethics Team.
Reporting to the Managing Attorney - Hearings, Employment, and Ethics Team, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Conducting administrative hearings related to alcohol and tobacco licensing matters, ensuring hearings are conducted fairly, developing a hearing record, and issuing written decisions based on the evidence presented.
· Providing advice on legal and operational matters relating to the agency and the evolving legal environment, with a focus on supporting the Department’s Office of Human Resources.
· Supporting the Department’s ethics program operations through issue analysis and monitoring, to ensure compliance with the Governor’s Code of Ethics.
· Planning and organizing legal services work to meet the Department’s objectives, including coordinating work with other legal and non-legal business units, leading to written analysis and recommendations for regulations, policies, and procedures.
· Serving as a legal liaison to other government agencies in matters affecting the Department, to include communication and coordination with the Department of Law on litigation and other legal matters affecting the Department.
Sample technical competencies may include, but are not limited to:
· Knowledge and ability to research and analyze statutes, court decisions, state and federal regulations, administrative law, and departmental policy.
· Ability to draft legal opinions, policy proposals, and/or regulations based on research and analysis.
· Ability to analyze, appraise, and organize facts and present them in a clear and logical form in oral and written presentations.
· Ability to determine Department compliance with laws, rules, and regulations.
Minimum Entry Qualifications for the Attorney 1:
· Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university
· AND license to practice law in the State of Georgia OR eligibility to sit for the next Georgia Bar examination OR reciprocity (must obtain Law License). Note: Some positions may not allow the eligibility clause.
Minimum Entry Qualifications for the Attorney 2:
Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university AND license to practice law in the State of Georgia OR eligibility to sit for the next Georgia Bar examination OR reciprocity AND One year of relevant legal experience OR One year of experience required at the lower-level Attorney 1 (LEP020).
Minimum Entry Qualifications for the Attorney 3:
Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university AND license to practice law in the State of Georgia OR eligibility to sit for the next Georgia Bar examination OR reciprocity AND Two years of relevant legal experience OR Two years of experience required at the lower-level Attorney 2 (LEP021).
Required Skills & Experience – Applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following to receive consideration:
· Legal Writing Sample: Submission of a writing sample, not to exceed 10 pages, from a brief, memo, or other similar document. This sample must be attached to the applicant’s profile/application.
· Judgment & Decision Making: Ability to weigh the needs of the agency to determine the best course of action for all parties.
· Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
· Customer Service: Ability to provide professional legal services to taxpayers, agency divisions and executive leadership.
· Teamwork & Cooperation: Ability to work collaboratively with project teams, both within the legal group and various business divisions.
· Results Orientation: Ability to complete projects with limited supervision.
· Accountability: Ability to accept responsibility for one's actions with honesty & integrity, while remaining committed to organizational success.
Preferred Criteria-Applicants may possess a combination of the following:
· Experience with administrative hearings and/or administrative appeals, trial work, or experience as a law clerk for a court or administrative tribunal.
· Experience drafting legal documents such as briefs, memoranda, or opinions/orders.
· Coursework or experience in one or more of the following legal subject matter areas: employment law (e.g., Title VII, ADA, FLSA, FMLA), administrative law, ethics, tax law, or related fields
Position Status – Pay Grade: K (Attorney 1), L (Attorney 2), or M (Attorney 3)
EXPECTED SALARY:
ATTY 1: $67,500
ATTY 2: $72,500
ATTY 3: $82,000
***Individual salaries will be commensurate with education, experience, and State Personnel Board Rules
Location: Department of Revenue 1800 Century Blvd NE, Atlanta GA 30345. This position will operate on a hybrid in-office and telework schedule.
State Personnel Board Rules for current State Employees
478-1-.12 Salary
478-1-.15 Changes to Employment Status
About DOR
The Department of Revenue is the principal tax collection agency for the State of Georgia. DOR administers tax laws and enforces laws and regulations concerning alcohol and tobacco products in the state. Our mission is to administer the tax laws of the State of Georgia fairly and efficiently in order to promote public confidence and compliance, while providing excellent customer service.
Benefits We Offer
· 13 paid State holidays
· Annual & Sick Leave accrual
· Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
Important:
If you need an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources Office at dor-fmla@dor.ga.gov.
All Department of Revenue positions are subject to annual State of Georgia tax records check. Additional background processes may be in place for some positions.
The highest level of education indicated on your Team Georgia Careers Profile will be verified.
Due to the large volume of applications received by this office, only applicants selected for interview will be notified for final applicant selection. Human Resources maintains the discretion to close the job announcement prior to the closing date if a significant number of applications are received.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Department of Revenue is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, national origin, age, sex, religion, or disability. This policy statement applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, training, and termination.
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