Closing Date: 30th October, 2025
Description:
Why Work for Illinois?Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you're helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you're part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you're looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview:
Would you like to work for a professional organization which provides steady hours and an exceptional benefits package? How about a workplace with career and personal growth opportunities? Then consider working for the Illinois Department of Revenue. We are hiring a Board of Appeals Legal and Technical Advanced Specialist (Technical Advisor Advanced Program Specialist) for our Board of Appeals office located at 555 W. Monroe St, Chicago, IL. This position is responsible for reviewing Board of Appeals petitions, gathering information from taxpayers regarding their petition, and making recommendations to the Board of Appeals Members for resolutions. If you like to research, interact with people, and have at least 3 years of experience in the practice of law in the area of tax law, then we want you! Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Apply now before time runs out!
The benefits of working at Department of Revenue include a 37 ½ hour work week, a generous salary and benefits package (paid time off for vacation, sick, or personal leave, thirteen holidays) pension and other retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and insurance eligibility on day one (medical, dental, vision, and life).
Essential Functions:
- Under administrative direction of the Chairman of the Board of Appeals, performs specialized legal services work at an advanced level in the specialized area of tax law.
- Serves as a Tax Law Advisor for the Board of Appeals.
- Prepares comprehensive hearing and conference recommendations which include issues involved, findings, statements of fact, recommendations to accept, modify or reject offers in compromise, and justifications for settlements and negotiated settlement agreements.
- Schedules, coordinates, and conducts hearings and conferences with taxpayers and/or their representatives on issues including, but not limited to, abatement of penalty, non-conforming payment plans, offers in compromise, dismissed cases and other forms of equitable relief that the Board may provide.
- Evaluates facts and evidence presented.
- Works with various IDOR personnel in the continual updating and managing of both IDOR's and the Board's procedures and network systems.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Requires graduation from a recognized law school.
- Requires the possession of a license to practice law in Illinois.
- Requires three years professional experience in the practice of law in the area of tax law.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three (3) years of experience in analyzing legal documents and instruments and the research of primary and secondary legal source material.
- Three (3) years of experience conducting and reporting formal and informal hearings.
- Three (3) years of experience working with diverse writing styles, both legal drafting and general correspondence.
- Three (3) years professional experience working with various tax types administered by the Illinois Department of Revenue.
- Three (3) years of experience using Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet software.
- Three (3) years of experience using Microsoft Word or similar word processing software.
- Three (3) years of experience using GenTax or similar tax processing software.
Conditions of Employment:
- Requires the ability to successfully complete a tax compliance and fingerprint-based background check.
- Requires the ability to use and secure a state issued mobile device, e.g., cellular phone, laptop computer, tablet, etc.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
- Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
- This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Agency Statement:
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is responsible for administering the state's tax laws and collecting taxes in a fair, consistent, and efficient manner. Their goal is to provide accurate, timely, and reliable funding and information to both state and local communities. By implementing best practices, IDOR works to continuously improve and enhance accuracy, efficiency, and productivity across all areas of operations and tax administration. In doing so, they aim to earn respect, deliver value, and serve as a trusted source of information for the public.
IDOR is a professional governmental entity that prioritizes its employees and actively invests in their success through comprehensive training and engagement. As the proud recipient of the 2025 Bell Seal for workplace mental health, IDOR cultivates an environment that encourages open dialogue and collaboration on mental health issues. With a strong commitment to diversity—both culturally and professionally—IDOR believes that this inclusive approach leads to a more productive workplace, ultimately benefiting the citizens and taxpayers of Illinois.
Work Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday
Work Location: IL Department of Revenue
Board of Appeals
555 W Monroe St, Chicago, Illinois, 60661
Agency Contact:
REV.PostingQuestions@Illinois.gov
Illinois Department of Revenue - Human Resources
Willard Ice Building, 101 W Jefferson St, WIB Mail Code 5-110, Springfield, IL 62702
PHONE- 217-782-7064
Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance
Revolving Door - Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
Application Instructions:
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
We Recommend a copy of your resume be included with the application.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
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