Assistant General Counsel-Legal

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Assistant General Counsel-Legal

Apply locations Oklahoma County time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR49259

Job Posting Title Assistant General Counsel-Legal

Agency 695 OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION

Supervisory Organization

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

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Full/Part-Time Full time

Job Type Regular

Compensation

Job Description

Assistant General Counsel-Legal

Salary Range- $80,000.00-$100,000.00

Why youll love it here!

TRANSPARENCY.FAIRNESS.COMPLIANCE.The Oklahoma Tax Commission is committed to leading Oklahoma with unparalleled customer service. Our mission is to promote tax compliance through serving taxpayers with transparency and fairness in administration of the tax code and unparalleled customer service.Check out our About Us page to learn why we are passionate about tax compliance and believe it is the career for you!

There are perks to working for the OTC.We know that benefits matter, and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees:

Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.

A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.

Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.

A Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.

15 days of paid vacation and 15 days of sick leave for full-time employees the first year.

11 paid holidays a year.

Paid Maternity leave for eligible employees.

Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.

A Longevity Bonus for years of service.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsels or other Division Directors, the Assistant General Counsel (AGC) provides legal counsel to the Oklahoma Tax Commission. This work includes advising on policy and procedure, litigation, legal research, contract negotiation and drafting, and monitoring legislative developments. The role involves preparing and litigating cases of varying complexity, with opportunities to progressively handle more challenging matters.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Analyzes factual and legal issues; conducts legal research

Confers with taxpayers and tax representatives to resolve delinquencies, to explain tax reporting requirements, and to answer questions regarding taxpayer accounts

Writes briefs, motions, orders, and other documents in preparation for or incidental to the hearing of a case

Advises managers and other relevant personnel on administrative and operational rules, laws, and procedures to include but not limited to agency policy, federal and state laws, and other regulatory mandates required for the agency to conduct business

Reviews policies, procedures, and other related legal questions for the agency

Leads and/or participates in conferences with other legal counsel and reviews the opinions and suggestions of other staff attorneys

Prepares and presents the agencys case in administrative hearings and cases involving litigation of the collection of state taxes before a district court

Participates in pre-hearing conferences, conducts discovery, examines and cross-examines witnesses, argues motions before the Court or hearing officer and summarizes the agencys case

Prepares reports, exhibits and legal memoranda from the records and hearings outlining the factual and legal issues and recommends disposition of a current case

Examines or interviews petitioners, claimants, and defendants involved in administrative proceedings of the agency and court proceedings brought by the agency

Drafts and/or comments on proposed legislation or changes in regulations

Prepares and presents appeals, in both written and oral form, to higher courts of record

Performs related work as required and assigned

Mentors or oversees lower-level staff and projects within an assigned area in an effective and professional manner, as assigned

Provides training, guidance and support to staff, as assigned

COMPLEXITY OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Comprehensive Knowledge of

Applicable state and federal tax laws

Applicable state administrative code regulations

Constitutional law and the Oklahoma Constitution

Agency policies and procedures

Trial and hearing procedures

Rules of evidence

Methods and techniques for conducting legal research

Legal principles and their application

Strong Skills in

Critical thinking

Conducting legal research

Written and oral communication

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Sound judgment

Decision making

Case preparation

Ability to

Present statements of fact and law

Understand, interpret, and apply laws

Clearly and logically articulate position in written and oral form

Analyze, interpret, and apply various laws, rules, regulations, agency policies, and procedures

Direct and/or perform independent and difficult research, analyzing, appraising, and applying legal principles and precedents to difficult legal or factual problems

Manage multiple priorities while ensuring compliance with tax laws/statutes and deadlines

Develop briefings, presentations, and reports

Represent the division and agency with professionalism and integrity

Problem-solve in a team environment

Persuade others

Develop consensus in a team environment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

J.D. from an accredited law school;

PLUS licensed to practice law in the State of Oklahoma;

PLUS an active member of the State Bar of Oklahoma.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference may be given to candidates who have extensive legal experience with tax laws.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Exhibit manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate a computer, keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Ability to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids. Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels, with or without aids. Ability to communicate clearly. Physical ability to lift up to 15 pounds, to bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk and reach. Duties are normally performed in an office environment with a moderate noise level.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Travel is required for this position. Applicants must have reliable transportation and be willing and able to perform all job-related travel. Possession and maintenance of a valid Oklahoma State Drivers License is also required.

Oklahoma Tax Commissions normal work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm. This schedule may require minor flexibility based on the needs of the agency.

Telework may be required based on the needs of the agency, division, and section. If applicable, applicant must be willing and able to work BOTH on-site and telework at an off-site location, generally in the applicants home. Applicant must have a secure internet connection and a dedicated telephone (landline) or smart phone device during scheduled working hours.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .

At the Oklahoma Tax Commission, our core values are the foundation of everything we do: ensuring transparency and fairness in the tax code, delivering exceptional customer service, driving efficiencies through innovation, and fostering a workplace that inspires and supports our team. Guided by these principles, we take pride in being a dynamic organization, adapting to advancements in technology, evolving with an ever-changing government, and anticipating the needs of Oklahoma taxpayers.

About the State of Oklahoma

Oklahoma State Government is the largest employer in the state of Oklahoma, employing over 35,000 diverse and talented employees in more than 100 state agencies, boards and commissions. Our workplaces can be found across the state from Boise City to Idabel, Hollis to Miami, and everywhere in between.

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