Job Posting Title
Assistant General Counsel
Agency
695 OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION
Supervisory Organization
Executive
Job Posting End Date
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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
Job Description
Assistant General Counsel – Legal
Salary Range - $90,180-$126,000 - commensurate with experience
WHY YOU’LL 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 agency’s 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 agency’s 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
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
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 Driver’s License is also required.
Oklahoma Tax Commission’s 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 applicant’s home. Applicant must have a secure internet connection and a dedicated telephone (landline) or smart phone device during scheduled working hours.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
This position has access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is required to uphold the strictest standards of confidentiality as an essential part of its job responsibilities. This includes safeguarding all tax information obtained from records, files, tax returns, and departmental investigations, whether in paper, electronic, or verbal form.
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.
All offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a fingerprint-based background check, reference check and federal and state tax compliance check.
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 .
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