Associate Legal Counsel

The Ohio Department of Taxation is responsible for the administration of individual and business taxes across the state. Guided by our Mission Statement, we are ONE TEAM providing education, innovation, outreach, and exceptional service to our customers through courtesy, accuracy, and responsiveness in each interaction. Taxation is committed to building a strong and skilled workforce. We invest in the development of each employee through comprehensive training, a competitive total compensation package that includes benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance), tuition reimbursement, health and wellness programs, work-life balance initiatives, and opportunities for career advancement. The Ohio Department of Taxation is seeking up to (6) Associate Legal Counsel. What You’ll do as an Associate Legal Counsel: Conducts administrative hearings for assessment and refund appeal cases. Writes final determinations conveying the Tax Commissioner’s final decision of an administrative appeal case. Analyzes settlement offers related to administrative appeal cases. Conducts legal research and prepares reports for The Ohio Department of Taxation teams and transcripts for appellate court review. Provides legal advice to The Ohio Department of Taxation teams and other state and local agencies and officials. Responds to inquiries from general public and provides excellent customer service to taxpayers. Additional Information To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability for the application or interview process, please contact ADA Coordinator J.D. Hawkins by phone: 614-387-1782 or by email to: Accessibility@tax.ohio.gov. A full Position Description will be provided during the interview process. The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and tax history check. Section 2961 of the Ohio Revised Code prohibits individuals convicted of a felony including but not limited to fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency. Additionally, pursuant to section 5703.081 of the Ohio Revised Code, the Ohio Department of Taxation requires all current and prospective employees to be current and compliant with all state tax laws.