Attorney in Phoenix, AZ

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Attorney 3, Appeals & Protests Unit - Join the **Members Only** and help fund Arizona's future through exceptional legal representation and customer service. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of $65,000 and the opportunity to work remotely within the state. As a member of our team, you will play a vital role in ensuring that the department operates with excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Organization: **Members Only**
Job Title: Attorney 3, Appeals & Protests Unit
Location: Phoenix, AZ (with options for remote work within the state)
Salary: $65,000
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Grade: 22

About the Organization:
The **Members Only** (ADOR) operates within the Arizona Management System (AMS), a results-driven approach for state government. Our goal is for every ADOR team member to reflect on individual and team performance, reduce waste, and commit to continuous improvement with sustainable progress. Through AMS, every ADOR team member seeks to understand customer needs, identify problems, improve processes, and measure results.

Job Summary:
As an Attorney 3 within the Appeals & Protests Unit, you will provide legal advice and representation for the **Members Only** in contested tax matters and appeal-able agency actions before the Office of Administrative Hearings. This includes working with Transaction Privilege Tax, Luxury Tax, Withholding Tax, license revocation, voluntary disclosure agreements, closing agreements, and penalty review cases.

Key Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice and representation for the **Members Only** in contested tax matters and appeal-able agency actions before the Office of Administrative Hearings
- Work with Transaction Privilege Tax, Luxury Tax, Withholding Tax, license revocation, voluntary disclosure agreements, closing agreements, and penalty review cases
- Attend hearings on behalf of the Department at the Office of Administrative Hearings
- Research court cases, Arizona Revised Statutes, and Arizona Administrative Code
- Write informative and persuasive briefs on complex issues of law and fact
- Prepare memoranda for case position, legal briefs, and outline of hearing presentations

Requirements:
- Relevant degree from an accredited college or university such as a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree (.)
- Valid license to practice law in the State of Arizona, or ability to become an active member of the State Bar of Arizona within 12 months of employment by the agency
- Knowledge of Arizona Revised Statutes Title 42, administrative rules, Model City Tax Code, tax ruling, tax procedures, and Departmental policies
- Experience with contested hearings and appeals to the Director
- Familiarity with federal case law interpreting and applying various legal concepts
- Strong verbal, written, and listening communication skills
- Proficiency in the English language and with business, legal, and professional writing
- Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work in high-pressure situations
- Interpersonal skills and demeanor
- Proficiency in the use of a PC in a Windows environment and various software applications
- Ability to clear a comprehensive background and clearance process
- Ability to apply existing case law, statutes, and administrative rules to the facts
- Ability to present and argue cases before the Office of Administrative Hearings
- Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and also participate collaboratively as part of a team
- Ability to work in a confidential manner
- Ability to understand and solve problems by applying advanced analytical skills
- Willingness and ability to embody ADOR’s core values of Do the Right Thing, Commit to Excellence, and Care About One Another

Benefits:
- Paid time off for holidays, sick days, annual leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and civic duty leave
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
- Comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability options
- Higher education discounts and tuition reimbursement
- Work-life balance options such as alternate work schedules and telework opportunities

Retirement:
- Top-ranked Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) provides 100% employer matched contributions
- Lifelong benefit based on years of service earned and ending salary

Contact Us:
- Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the Human Resources-Talent Team
- The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer
- For any questions, please contact the ADOR Human Resources-Talent Team at **** for assistance

Join the **Members Only** and help fund Arizona's future through exceptional legal representation and customer service. Apply now for the position of Attorney 3, Appeals & Protests Unit and be a part of a dynamic team committed to excellence and continuous improvement.