Assistant Counsel Job at NYS Division of Tax Appeals, Albany, NY

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  • NYS Division of Tax Appeals
  • Albany, NY

Job Description

The NYS Tax Appeals Tribunal (Tribunal) is seeking candidates for an Assistant Counsel position. The Tribunal is the appellate level of the Division of Tax Appeals, New York State’s quasi-judicial administrative agency charged with resolving formal disputes between taxpayers and the Department of Taxation and Finance.

The Assistant Counsel position is a full-time, permanent position in the Exempt jurisdictional class, which reports to the Counsel to the Tribunal. Under the direction of the Counsel, the Assistant Counsel researches and analyzes complex legal issues and questions raised in Tribunal proceedings. The Assistant Counsel is responsible for drafting preliminary decisions for consideration by the Tribunal, preparing possible questions for oral arguments, preparing confidential legal memoranda, and performing such other legal tasks as may be assigned by the Counsel. This position requires: knowledge of the New York State and/or federal tax laws; the ability to organize, analyze and interpret legal issues; the ability to write clearly and concisely and to maintain strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Counsel to the Tribunal:

  • Research and analyze legal issues relating to New York State and federal tax laws, including sales and use tax, personal income tax, corporate franchise tax and other miscellaneous taxes.
  • Review and analyze hearing records and other documents, and draft preliminary decisions for consideration and issuance by the Tribunal.
  • Proofread draft decisions for substance and style.
  • Assist the Tribunal in preparing for Oral Argument.
  • Assist with the drafting, proposing and promulgating of departmental regulations.
  • Manage drafting schedule of pending decisions with Counsel’s office staff.
  • Brief the Counsel and Commissioners about relevant legal events and issues.
  • Monitor Executive Orders for agency compliance.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar.

• Two years of post-Bar legal experience in New York and/or federal tax laws is strongly preferred.

• Excellent legal research and writing skills and the ability to draft preliminary decisions.

• Knowledge of the New York State and federal tax laws, regulations and related case law.

• Knowledge of the New York State administrative hearings process and procedures.

• Ability to analyze complex statutes, regulations and case law and communicate clearly.

• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines effectively.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time,

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