• Job Description

  Req#: 36234

  The Illinois Department of Revenue is seeking to hire Sales/Excise Tax Litigation attorneys to represent the Department in complex sales/excise tax litigation hearings and cases. Under administrative direction, the ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in litigation, civil procedure, state and federal tax laws, and administrative and regulatory functions. This position is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking for hands-on litigation experience while advancing the Department’s objectives of fair and efficient tax administration.
  

  The benefits of working at Department of Revenue include a 37 ½ hour work week, a generous salary and benefits package (paid time off for vacation, sick, or personal leave, thirteen holidays) pension and other retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and insurance eligibility on day one (medical, dental, vision, and life).

  The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) administers Illinois tax laws and collects taxes in a fair, consistent, and efficient manner to provide accurate, timely, and reliable funding and information to state and local constituents. By using best practices, IDOR strives to continuously innovate and increase accuracy, efficiency, and productivity in all areas of operations and tax administration, thereby earning respect, delivering value, and being a trusted source of information.

  IDOR is a professional-minded governmental entity that values its employees and invests in their success through training and engagement. IDOR values diversity, both culturally and professionally, and believes it can foster a more productive work environment best suited for serving the citizens and taxpayers of Illinois.

  Agency : Department of Revenue
  Closing Date/Time: 04/10/2024; 11:59PM
  Salary: $5,901-$8,825 (Anticipated Salary for Non-State $5,901)
  Job Type: Salaried
  County: Cook
  Number of Vacancies: 2
  Plan/BU: RC010

  This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

  All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

  Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

  Posting Identification Number 36234

  Essential Functions

  1. Under general direction, researches and analyzes Sales, Excise and Property Tax statutes, rules, regulations, court case appeals, court rulings, filed audits, investigative reports, documents of public record and other materials submitted by taxpayers and Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) auditors to prepare for hearings.
  2. Confers and corresponds with taxpayers, their representatives, attorneys and other interested parties regarding the application or interpretation of Sales, Excise and Property Tax acts, rules and regulations.
  3. Represents IDOR in routine litigation hearings and status conferences that involve Sales, Excise and Property Tax, as well as protest and refund claim cases that remain in dispute.
  4. Confers with supervisor to resolve difficult or problem cases that involve compliance or statutory interpretation and/or application of specific Sales & Excise Tax and Property tax issues.
  5. Assists higher level staff with conducting litigation cases, hearings and general law duties relative to all taxes administered by IDOR.
  6. Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

  Minimum Qualifications

  1. Requires graduation from a recognized law school.
  2. Requires possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois.

  Preferred Qualifications

  1. Two (2) years of experience working with judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
  2. Two (2) years of experience working with on cases or controversies involving common law and the provisions of state and federal laws relating to administrative and regulatory functions.
  3. Two (2) years of experience litigating cases.
  4. Two (2) years of experience using all primary and secondary legal source materials to analyze all documents and instruments and to prepare, conduct and report formal or informal administrative hearings.
  5. Two (2) years of experience analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence and precedents and in presenting such material, involving a moderately complex problem, in clear and logical form in written media as briefs, memoranda, summarizations, research reports or regulations.

  Conditions of Employment

  1. Requires the ability to successfully complete a tax compliance and fingerprint-based background check.
  2. Requires the ability to use and secure a state issued mobile device, e.g., cellular phone, laptop computer, tablet, etc.
  3. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
  4. Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, and ideologies, or other industry topics relevant to the job duties.
  5. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

  Work Hours: 8:30AM-5:00PM
  Work Location:

  IL Dept of Revenue

  Legal Services- Sales, Excise and Property Tax Litigation/Litigation Office

  555 West Monroe Street, Chicago IL 60661
  

  Agency Contact:

  REV.PostingQuestions@Illinois.gov

  Illinois Department of Revenue - Human Resources

  Willard Ice Building, 101 W Jefferson St, WIB Mail Code 5-110, Springfield, IL 62702

  PHONE- 217-524-3954

  This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

  APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

  Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

  If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

  State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

  Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

  If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

  State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

  Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

  We recommend a copy of your resume be included with the application.

  The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

  Tracking #'s 35975 & 35976

• About the company

  The Governor of Illinois is the chief executive of the State of Illinois, and the various agencies and departments over which the officer has jurisdiction, as prescribed in the state constitution.

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