ATTORNEY

Work Location: Los Angeles County

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Title:

Attorney – Office of Tax Appeals

Job Code: JC-499739

Salary: $7,506.00 – $12,026.00 per Month (salary range reflects pre‑PLP 2025 reduction)

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

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Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 4.62‑percent reduction in pay in exchange for 8 hours per month of PLP 2025 leave credits. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement does not reflect the 4.62 percent reduction in pay.

It is important to read this advertisement in its entirety. You are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this position. The SOQ instructions and required statements are at the bottom of this posting. Applications received without an SOQ or with an SOQ that does not comply with the instructions will be disqualified.

Under the direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel for the Business Taxes Section of the Foundations Division, the Attorney primarily works on the least difficult tax appeals involving Business Tax appeals of actions of the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). The incumbent may also work on Franchise and Income Tax appeals of actions of the Franchise Tax Board (FTB), under the direction of a Supervising Attorney.

The incumbent drafts opinions and memorandums and presents the Foundations Division’s opinion to Administrative Law Judges and Hearing Officers in the Hearings Division of the Office of Tax Appeals (OTA).

Looking for a State Job? Review the 3 Steps To A State Job webpage and be sure to complete the exam/assessment and state application before applying for this position.

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Position Number(s): -001

Working Title: Attorney

Classification: ATTORNEY

Salary rate will be non‑negotiable for selected candidates new to state service.

# of Positions: 1

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: App Drop Off

Work Shift: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Work Week: Monday to Friday

• The position(s) require(s) a California State Bar Membership Number License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

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• 2/2/26

Recent graduates pending California bar exam results may apply; however, applicants must possess a valid CA State Bar License prior to appointment.

• Include JC-499739 in the "Examination or Job Title" section of the State application (STD.
  678) when submitting a hard copy application.
• This position requires a California State Bar License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. The SOQ serves as a narrative discussion to illustrate how the candidate’s education, training, experience, and skills have prepared you for this position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present a written response to the following questions, both clearly and concisely.
• SOQ responses:
  • Explain why you are a strong candidate for this attorney position and how your desirable qualifications listed below are met (limit to two pages, double spaced, 12‑point font).
  • Explain your long‑term career goals and why you are interested in working for the Office of Tax Appeals (limit to one page, double spaced, 12‑point font).
• Applicant must include the following documents:
  State examination/employment application (STD.
  678), resume, statement of qualifications, current California State Bar license (if applicable).

• Recent graduate from an ABA accredited law school or recent graduate from an LL.M. in a Taxation Program.
• Demonstrated interest in state and local tax, such as by tax classes, VITA, law school clinics, internships, clerkships, summer associate…