Do you like administrative litigation and advising on complex legal issues, but not rainmaking?  Do you prefer a work environment with a team atmosphere and good work-life balance?  A chance to work with property tax valuation, income tax and sales tax issues – but also open records, contracts, unclaimed property, Lottery and alcohol regulation?

The Department of Revenue Office of General Counsel offers these opportunities. This position headquartered in Madison, but is eligible to work remotely up to 60% as part of a hybrid schedule, following an initial training period.

Our mission is to strengthen Wisconsin through fair tax and lottery administration, while educating and serving the public, our customers and communities. The ideal candidate will enjoy learning and explaining complex concepts to administrative law judges, and will welcome the challenge of litigating appeals from a variety of sources, from individuals to multinational businesses. 

About Us

While working at DOR, you’ll enjoy impactful and fulfilling work, along with:

• Generous Paid Time Off (2.6 to 3 weeks of vacation, 9 holidays, 4.5 personal holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.)
• Retirement Benefits (participation in one of the nation’s top pension programs, one of the best retirement systems and best funded in the country).  
• Excellent Health Benefits
• Low-cost health, vision, and dental insurance options
• Free wellness opportunities (health coaching and a confidential employee assistance program)
• Healthy Work Environment
• Work/life balance, business casual office atmosphere, and remote work options
• Learning and professional growth opportunities
• Inclusive culture committed to equity and inclusion for all employees
• Additional benefits (life insurance, income continuation insurance, commuter benefits, and additional retirement savings programs). You may also qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Learn more about the State of Wisconsin’s amazing benefits package here, and also by visiting Wisconsin’s Total Rewards Calculator!

Represent the Department of Revenue in tax cases before the Tax Appeals Commission and in cases before other administrative agencies and the courts, and in assessor decertification proceedings; provide legal advice and opinions on a variety of legal questions; and review proposed legislation and rules.

Represent the Department of Revenue in tax cases before the Tax Appeals Commission and in cases before other administrative agencies and the courts, and in assessor decertification proceedings; provide legal advice and opinions on a variety of legal questions; and review proposed legislation and rules.

Here is a copy of the position description.  

The register created from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the next six months within DOR

Salary for this Attorney position (schedule-range 09-75) is $74,880 to $120,640 annually ($36.00 to $58.00 hourly), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits.  Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see an estimate of the total value of our competitive benefits package!  Current state employees pay will be based on the provisions in the Compensation Plan.  A twelve-month probationary period is required.

The Department of Revenue will conduct criminal background, tax compliance checks and fingerprint checks on candidates prior to offer of hire. 

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.  The Department of Revenue does not sponsor work or student visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.  DOR participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information for all new employees to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

Minimum qualified candidates will have each of the following:

1. Graduated from an accredited law school. 

2. Possession of a license to practice law in the State of Wisconsin (WI); OR will be licensed to practice law in the state of WI prior to the appointment date, and describes this ability in the application materials (e.g., currently licensed to practice law in another state and have applied for license to practice in WI.). 

3. Tax or civil litigation education or experience. 

Well qualified candidates will have experience in one or more of the following (in addition to the minimum qualifications):

1. Tax and civil litigation 

2. Real estate law  

3. Corporate law  

Apply online! To apply, click “Apply for Job” to start the application process.  Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don’t have an account. Once you are logged in, click “Apply for Job.” Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.  You will be able to save your application as many times as needed and make edits up until the point you submit your application. Please note that once you submit your application, you will not be able to make any updates to the application or any materials submitted.

You will be required to attach your current resume and letter of qualifications in a Word or PDF compatible format. Each document should be limited to 4 pages. Pages beyond 4 may be disregarded by the rating panel.  Your resume and letter of qualifications are reviewed to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job qualifications listed.  To create your letter of qualifications, it is recommended that you copy the bulleted points listed in the "qualifications" section into a Word document and then address each bullet point with your specific qualifications.

Here are instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials.  Ensure your documents have clearly described your specific role, what you did, your level of responsibility (e.g., worked independently, etc.) scope, duration, and specific nature of your duties.  Make sure you provide one or more specific examples that clearly describe your experience doing the qualifications we defined that clearly demonstrated your level of expertise.  If you are vague about your specific role or don't describe examples, you may not get credit for that experience.  Failure to submit all required materials will result in an incomplete application and ineligibility for this position. Application materials will not be accepted if received in an incompatible format, an email, as a hard copy or a fax.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Interview results may be reused in accordance with the State of WI interview reuse policy.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) should complete the online application process by the stated deadline.

Questions can be directed to Linda Weber at Lindas.Weber@wisconsin.gov or 608-261-7687.

 

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a talented and diverse workforce. 

Applications will be accepted until the needs of the department are met. 

Applications received by 11:59 p.m. CST on July 12, 2024 will be included in the next review of application materials.  Applications after that point will be reviewed until the needs of the department are met.

Note:  Applicants who previously applied before 6/21/24, do not need to reapply.