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Are you an attorney who values work/life balance but also wants a rewarding career ensuring equity and fairness for taxpayers? If so, the Pennsylvania Treasury Department is seeking an attorney with the Board of Finance and Revenue (BF&R). This is an ideal opportunity for entry-level attorneys seeking invaluable experience in corporate, sales, personal income tax and other miscellaneous taxes. The position's established hours also make it particularly suitable for seasoned business attorneys, a working parent or a caregiver looking for more predictable hours. If you are highly motivated and value integrity, teamwork, and trust, we want to hear from you. Apply today!

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 www.patreasury.gov.

As a BF&R attorney, you will be responsible for reviewing Pennsylvania tax appeal petitions filed by taxpayers to determine the accuracy of the Department of Revenue, Board of Appeals' (BOA), decisions and orders. You will review the BOA's decision and order the taxpayer's case file, including taxpayer returns and audit reports, along with the applicable tax law to make recommendations to the board regarding the proper resolution of the tax appeal. In this position, you will work independently under the direction of a supervising attorney in a relaxed environment that currently offers a hybrid work from home opportunity. This position has qualified as a public service job for loan forgiveness purposes. Treasury has regularly reimbursed for required law license and relevant continued legal education fees.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to two days a week. Management may discontinue the telework arrangement at any time, for any reason. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will report daily to your headquarters location.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• Free parking!
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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 computer applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook or the ability to learn relevant software applications.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Possession of a current license to practice law in Pennsylvania.
• Full-time professional legal experience.
• Completion of post-graduate coursework in law.
• Full-time professional tax administration experience.

Legal Requirement:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

• Your application must include a resume.
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.

The Commonwealth 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.