Tax Associate Position at Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt (Portland, OR)

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, a northwest regional law firm, has an opening in the Portland, OR office for a full time tax litigation and estate planning associate in the Tax and Estate Planning practice group. The ideal candidate will have a LL.M in Taxation with 1 to 2 years of experience, superior communication skills, attention to detail and an expressed interest in representing clients in administrative law controversies and litigation. Membership in the Oregon bar is required. 


How to Apply:

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, law school and undergraduate
transcripts, and a writing sample to Dorianna Phillips, Attorney Recruiting and Development Manager, Schwabe,Williamson & Wyatt, Pacwest Center, 1211 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 1900, Portland, OR 97204, or via email at dcphillips@schwabe.com


Expiration Date:
August 27, 2012

Department of Revenue Tax Policy Specialist 3

The Department of Revenue has several opportunities for a Tax Policy Specialist 3 (Legal) in the Interpretation and Technical Advice Division. In order to consider the most candidates, we are willing to consider in-training at the Tax Policy Specialist 2 level. As an attorney trained in providing formal and informal technical and policy advice, this position has two primary responsibilities:
 1) providing technical, legal, and policy advice for agency divisions on complex taxation issues,
and
2) reviewing, drafting, and revising rules (Washington Administrative Code) and interpretive statements which include Excise Tax Advisories (ETAs) or Property Tax Advisories (PTAs). It also reviews draft agency policy documents; reviews recent relevant decisions of state courts and administrative bodies; and clearly and succinctly explains the application of tax laws and policy to agency management.
This position will develop and participate in training programs or modules that target agency staff and consult with Legislation and Policy staff in analyzing and reviewing drafts of proposed legislation.



Hiring Criteria At the Tax Policy Specialist 3 level
· Admission to practice law in the state of Washington; or
Graduation from an accredited school of law and current admission to practice before the highest court of a state.
AND
·Two years of experience as a Tax Policy Specialist 1; or
·One year of experience as a Tax Policy Specialist 2; or
·Three years of experience as hearings examiner in a governmental agency, assistant attorney general, or
practice as an attorney.
An L.L.M. or Master’s degree in taxation or closely allied field will substitute for one year of experience.
At the Tax Policy Specialist 2 level
·Admission to practice law in the state of Washington; or
·Graduation from an accredited school of law and current admission to practice before the highest court of a state.
AND
·One year of experience as a Tax Policy Specialist 1; or
·Two years of experience as a hearings examiner in a governmental agency, assistant attorney general, or
practice as an attorney.
An L.L.M. or Master’s degree in taxation or closely allied field will substitute for one year of experience.
Required competencies
·Clear and effective written communication skills.
·Ability to effectively express ideas and information.
·Effectively interacts with other state employees and the public both on a one-on-one basis and in group settings.
·Knows how to research and use tax and legal information sources to provide responses to tax questions.
·Works calmly in stressful operations.
·Committed to learning and self-improvement.
·Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work.
·Provides high quality service to customers.



How to Apply To be considered for this opportunity, you MUST provide a complete online application with the materials listed below:
1. Go to www.careers.wa.gov.
2. Click the “Look for Jobs” button
3. Check the “Dept. of Revenue” box in the Department section.
4. Click the “Apply Search” button.
5. Click ‘Tax Policy Specialist 3 (legal)-Olympia (06394).
6. Click the “Apply” button.
7. Follow the online application instructions to complete the online application & include these materials:
· Cover letter, summarizing how you qualify, in the Additional Information section
· Resume in the Resume/Text Resume section
8. Complete the supplemental questionnaire.


Contact Information:
Human Resources
PO Box 47463
Olympia, Washington 98504
United States
jobs@dor.