Attorney

Job Description and Duties Attorney position openings exist in the Business Entity Tax Bureau, General Tax Bureau, Litigation Bureau, Multistate Tax Bureau, Specialized and Individual Tax Bureau, and Tax Administration and Procedure Bureau. For an Attorney position in the Business Entity Tax Bureau, General Tax Bureau, Multistate Tax Bureau, Specialized and Individual Tax Bureau, and Tax Administration and Procedure Bureau: Under the direction of the Attorney Supervisor, the incumbent may review, analyze, interpret, and apply laws and regulations, administrative and court decisions, and other legal authorities in the preparation of cases, opinions, and briefs; prepare legal documents; assist in the presentation of cases before courts and administrative bodies and independently present the less difficult cases. The incumbent will handle cases involving applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and the California Revenue and Taxation Code. The general responsibility of this position is to represent the Franchise Tax Board in matters such as appeals, protests, rulings, regulations, and to develop and provide consistent favorable results regarding a wide range of tax law issues.

For an Attorney position in the Litigation Bureau:

Under the direction of the Attorney Supervisor, the incumbent researches and analyzes a variety of legal issues and advises on policies and practices. Specifically, these duties include researching and advising on state contracting requirements and general legal issues such as taxpayer privacy, conflicts of interest, power of attorney, records retention, accessibility, reasonable accommodations, and confidentiality rules under laws like the Public Records Act and the Information Practices Act and contributing to developing department policies on these subjects. These duties also include initial review and/or drafting of state contracts, interagency agreements, and memoranda of understandings. These duties also include working on various types of litigation-related work, including responding to record requests in criminal or civil proceedings or preparing or assisting with pleadings, discovery, witness testimony, and appellate briefs on various litigation matters. Active membership in the State Bar of California is required. Additional positions may become available (RPA 2627-00921). Position(s) may be located in any of the following office locations, contingent on office space availability and pending budget approval:

• Sacramento (central), Oakland, Los Angeles, West Covina and/or San Francisco. Please complete this optional survey letting us know how you heard about this position by clicking here. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions
• This position requires 4 days in the office per week. It is designated office-centered and may be eligible for some remote work based on departmental guidelines and operational need.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship, now or in the future. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
• ATTORNEY Additional Documents
• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement Department Information Our mission is to help taxpayers file timely and accurate tax returns, and pay the correct amount to fund services important to Californians. FTB fosters an environment of equity and inclusion for all and we welcome everyone to be part of our diverse workforce.

Department Website:

http://www.ftb.ca.gov Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

• The position(s) require(s) a(n) California State Bar Membership License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify. CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 172: All candidates for, appointees to, and employees in the state civil service shall possess the general qualifications of integrity, honesty, sobriety, dependability, industry, thoroughness, accuracy, good judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, courtesy, ability to work cooperatively with others, willingness and ability to assume the responsibilities and to conform to the conditions of work characteristic of the employment, and a state of health, consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. Where the position requires the driving of an automobile, the employee must have a valid state driver's license, a good driving record and is expected to drive the car safely. The foregoing general qualifications shall be deemed to be a part of the personal characteristics of the minimum qualifications of each class specification and need not be specifically set forth therein. **IMPORTANT NOTICE** As required by the department's rules of conduct, all employees of the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) must be in compliance with the California Revenue and Taxation Code. During the background investigation portion of the hiring process, FTB will review return information to verify California state income tax compliance. Any failure to comply with the California Revenue and Taxation Code may prevent you from being hired at FTB. You must verify your filing status by calling 1-800-852-5711 to resolve any potential tax compliance issues, prior to submitting your application and seeking employment with FTB. All applicants not currently employed with the Franchise Tax Board will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The investigation will consist of completion of a pre-employment questionnaire, fingerprinting, and an inquiry to the Department of Justice to disclose criminal records. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons with hearing or speech impairments, call TTY/TDD (800) 735-2929. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications and Alternate Range Placement for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements”.
• Knowledge of legal principles and their application, the use of legal reference works, and legal terms
• Ability to reason logically, analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with staff and the public at all levels
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Experience working in a team setting
• Clear and effective oral and written communication skills
• Experience conducting legal research and drafting legal documents
• Experience conducting oral advocacy (including through coursework, internships, work experience, etc.)
• Ability to understand legal issues related to tax law
• Coursework in tax law
• Experience practicing tax law, including internships
• Pursuing or has obtained a Master of Laws in Taxation (Tax LL.M.), a Juris Doctor (J.D.) with a tax concentration, a Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.), or a masters degree in accounting
• Ability to assist in representing and providing guidance with respect to administrative and procedural issues
• Experience representing and providing guidance with respect to administrative and procedural issues
• Knowledge of the Franchise Tax Board's Missions and Values; see https://www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/
• Knowledge of the Legal Division's organizational structure and the different responsibilities of each bureau within the Legal Division; see https://www.ftb.ca.gov/tax-pros/law/legal-division-staff-directory.html

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

A complete application package must be received in the Classification & Hiring Unit or postmarked by the final filing date and must include:

• Completed employment information on the STD. 678, including the “From” and “To” dates, “Hours Per Week,” and “Duties Performed" fields for all jobs listed in the “Employment History” fields (resumes do not take the place of these fields on the STD. 678)
• All of the required documents listed in the “Required Application Package Documents” section
• The position number and job control number in the job title line of the STD. 678, if submitting a paper application package (these numbers will auto-populate in the job title line of the STD. 678 if submitting an electronic application through your CalCareer Account)
• A signature, if submitting a paper application package Candidates who do not follow all of the listed application instructions may be eliminated from the selection process. All submitted information will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed STD. 678 and application package to the mailing address provided above in the “Application Instructions” section. Do not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

To apply for the Attorney as a list candidate, you must first take the online Attorney exam.