State of Louisiana
Attorney 1, 2 or 3
State of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, us, 70873
The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) is responsible for fairly and efficiently collecting state tax revenues to fund public services, to regulate charitable gaming and the sale of alcoholic beverage and tobacco, and to support state agencies in the collection of overdue debts. Collectively, each program, unit, division and group work together to provide the core services to taxpayers of the State of Louisiana and stakeholders of the agency. LDR is comprised of the following groups: Tax Collection, Charitable Gaming, Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC), Debt Recovery and Louisiana Tax Free Shopping Commission.
The Tax Policy and Planning Division functions include development and issuance of Department policy statements, legislative drafting and monitoring, assistance with fiscal notes; rule promulgation, tax research and technical tax support. This is accomplished via the issuance of various policy statements, which include rules promulgated under the Administrative Procedure Act, private letter rulings, revenue rulings, revenue information bulletins, policy procedure and memoranda, and statements of acquiescence or non-acquiescence.
ABOUT THIS POSITION:
Duties include, but are not limited to:Drafts tax regulations, Private Letter Rulings, Revenue Rulings, Policy and Procedure Memoranda, Revenue Information Bulletins and Statements of Acquiescence.Participates in the formulation of tax policy by producing advisory opinions to the Secretary of the Department of Revenue.Drafts or reviews the drafting of legislation sponsored by the Department.Reviews proposed legislation to formulate advisory opinions as to overall effect of proposed legislation upon current law.Attends legislative committee meetings and hearing and assists legislative staff as needed.Drafts amendments and any other corresponding documentation needed with proposed legislation.Issues advisory opinions on the effect of new legislation to department procedures and enforcement of tax laws.Serves as legal advisor in matters dealing with Louisiana sales, severance, excise and miscellaneous tax and administrative matters under the provisions of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.Provides background research on other applicable state governmental functions and statutes as they may impact the policies of the Department.Performs administrative duties related to project status inventories and special projects including, but not limited to: project monitoring, issue tracking, time keeping and statistical case value tracking.Reviews agency reports and records to ascertain whether there has been compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, or procedures, as neededPerforms other duties as assigned.How to Apply :
No Civil Service test score
is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER):The Attorney 1 (AS-617) has a starting rate of: $27.08/hourly; $2,166.40 biweekly.The Attorney 2 (AS-618) has a starting rate of: $28.98/hourly; $2,318.40 biweekly.The Attorney 3 (AS-620) has a starting rate of: $32.02/hourly; $2,561.60 biweekly.This position is in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as an Attorney 1, 2 or 3 depending upon the qualifications of the candidate selected.
Applications will be rejected if the applicant fails to meet the minimum qualifications, submits an incomplete application or fails to apply by the closing date of the announcement.
Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.
*Resumes
WILL NOT
be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
For further information about this vacancy contact:Quentin JohnsonLouisiana Department of RevenueHuman Resources DivisionP.O. Box 66378Baton Rouge, LA 70896LDRTalent@la.gov
The Louisiana Department of Revenue is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Louisiana is a State as A Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
This posting may be used to fill vacancies in other divisions available within the Louisiana Department of Revenue within 90 days of the closing date.
This position may be filled as a:·
Probational Appointment·
Job Appointment·
Promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency wide permanent status employees)·
Detail to Special Duty
Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a Probational appointment if selected. If filled as a Job Appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a Probational Appointment should funding become available.
This position will be domiciled in
East Baton Rouge Parish
. Applicants must select this parish on their application to indicate that they are available to work in the parish of this vacancy.
A Tax and Natural Disaster Clearance will be conducted on all selected applicants to validate the timely submission of tax returns and payments. It is a requirement that all Revenue employees must adhere to all tax laws of the State of Louisiana.
LA R.S.15:587.5, 587.6 and the IRS require the Louisiana Department of Revenue to conduct a criminal history records check of a prospective employee who will access federal tax information to perform job duties.
Any applicant who receives and accepts a conditional offer of employment will require a completed criminal history records check prior to his or her first day of work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Possession of a license to practice law in the state of Louisiana.
Function of Work:To assist an attorney of higher rank in the preparation of court cases and/or advisory opinions and may litigate and/or prepare advisory opinions in cases of a routine nature.
Level of Work:Entry.
Supervision Received:General from a higher ranking attorney, administrative law judge, or other agency administrator/executive.
Supervision Exercised:None.
Location of Work:May be used in all agencies.
Job Distinctions:Differs from Attorney 2 by the level of supervision received and the level of expertise required in the preparation of legal opinions/courts cases assigned or hearings conducted.#J-18808-Ljbffr
The Tax Policy and Planning Division functions include development and issuance of Department policy statements, legislative drafting and monitoring, assistance with fiscal notes; rule promulgation, tax research and technical tax support. This is accomplished via the issuance of various policy statements, which include rules promulgated under the Administrative Procedure Act, private letter rulings, revenue rulings, revenue information bulletins, policy procedure and memoranda, and statements of acquiescence or non-acquiescence.
ABOUT THIS POSITION:
Duties include, but are not limited to:Drafts tax regulations, Private Letter Rulings, Revenue Rulings, Policy and Procedure Memoranda, Revenue Information Bulletins and Statements of Acquiescence.Participates in the formulation of tax policy by producing advisory opinions to the Secretary of the Department of Revenue.Drafts or reviews the drafting of legislation sponsored by the Department.Reviews proposed legislation to formulate advisory opinions as to overall effect of proposed legislation upon current law.Attends legislative committee meetings and hearing and assists legislative staff as needed.Drafts amendments and any other corresponding documentation needed with proposed legislation.Issues advisory opinions on the effect of new legislation to department procedures and enforcement of tax laws.Serves as legal advisor in matters dealing with Louisiana sales, severance, excise and miscellaneous tax and administrative matters under the provisions of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.Provides background research on other applicable state governmental functions and statutes as they may impact the policies of the Department.Performs administrative duties related to project status inventories and special projects including, but not limited to: project monitoring, issue tracking, time keeping and statistical case value tracking.Reviews agency reports and records to ascertain whether there has been compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, or procedures, as neededPerforms other duties as assigned.How to Apply :
No Civil Service test score
is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER):The Attorney 1 (AS-617) has a starting rate of: $27.08/hourly; $2,166.40 biweekly.The Attorney 2 (AS-618) has a starting rate of: $28.98/hourly; $2,318.40 biweekly.The Attorney 3 (AS-620) has a starting rate of: $32.02/hourly; $2,561.60 biweekly.This position is in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as an Attorney 1, 2 or 3 depending upon the qualifications of the candidate selected.
Applications will be rejected if the applicant fails to meet the minimum qualifications, submits an incomplete application or fails to apply by the closing date of the announcement.
Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.
*Resumes
WILL NOT
be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
For further information about this vacancy contact:Quentin JohnsonLouisiana Department of RevenueHuman Resources DivisionP.O. Box 66378Baton Rouge, LA 70896LDRTalent@la.gov
The Louisiana Department of Revenue is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Louisiana is a State as A Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
This posting may be used to fill vacancies in other divisions available within the Louisiana Department of Revenue within 90 days of the closing date.
This position may be filled as a:·
Probational Appointment·
Job Appointment·
Promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency wide permanent status employees)·
Detail to Special Duty
Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a Probational appointment if selected. If filled as a Job Appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a Probational Appointment should funding become available.
This position will be domiciled in
East Baton Rouge Parish
. Applicants must select this parish on their application to indicate that they are available to work in the parish of this vacancy.
A Tax and Natural Disaster Clearance will be conducted on all selected applicants to validate the timely submission of tax returns and payments. It is a requirement that all Revenue employees must adhere to all tax laws of the State of Louisiana.
LA R.S.15:587.5, 587.6 and the IRS require the Louisiana Department of Revenue to conduct a criminal history records check of a prospective employee who will access federal tax information to perform job duties.
Any applicant who receives and accepts a conditional offer of employment will require a completed criminal history records check prior to his or her first day of work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Possession of a license to practice law in the state of Louisiana.
Function of Work:To assist an attorney of higher rank in the preparation of court cases and/or advisory opinions and may litigate and/or prepare advisory opinions in cases of a routine nature.
Level of Work:Entry.
Supervision Received:General from a higher ranking attorney, administrative law judge, or other agency administrator/executive.
Supervision Exercised:None.
Location of Work:May be used in all agencies.
Job Distinctions:Differs from Attorney 2 by the level of supervision received and the level of expertise required in the preparation of legal opinions/courts cases assigned or hearings conducted.#J-18808-Ljbffr