Closing Date: 29th September, 2025
Description:
DescriptionThe Office of Legal Services for Revenue provides legal services to the Department of Revenue, including handling all phases of litigation of tax matters. We are looking for an attorney with the highest level of professionalism, integrity and excellence to become part of our dedicated and positive team. This position provides attractive benefits that come with a professional career as a state employee, including: competitive pay; paid holidays and time off; potential career advancement such as promotions or access to internal mobility positions; health, vision, dental and life insurance; and, participation in the state retirement plan.
Currently this position may telecommute up to three days per week. However, the candidate may be required to report to the office as needed. The agency reserves the right to terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Key Responsibilities:
Minimum Requirements:
Education: See Special Requirements.
Experience, Training, or Skills: Must have two years experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law.
Substitute Education for Experience: A Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) will substitute for one year of the required experience.
Substitute Experience for Education: None
Special Requirements (Age, Licensure, Regulation, Etc.): Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky OR comply with Kentucky Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 2.111 (limited certification of admission to practice), SCR 2.112 (attorney participants in defender or legal services programs), SCR 2.117 (practice pending admission). Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials.
Currently this position may telecommute up to three days per week. However, the candidate may be required to report to the office as needed. The agency reserves the right to terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Practicing cases and handling all phases of litigation involving the Department of Revenue and Kentucky state tax matters
- Draft legal opinions addressing Kentucky state tax issues
- Review and provide legal analysis of proposed legislation involving Kentucky state taxes
- Review and provide legal analysis of proposed agency administrative regulations
- Review and provide legal analysis of other proposed agency guidance to taxpayers
- Key Skills:
- Ability to work independently.
- Excellent organization and attention to detail.
- Exceptional oral and written communication expertise.
- Positive attitude and is a self-starter
Minimum Requirements:
Education: See Special Requirements.
Experience, Training, or Skills: Must have two years experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law.
Substitute Education for Experience: A Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) will substitute for one year of the required experience.
Substitute Experience for Education: None
Special Requirements (Age, Licensure, Regulation, Etc.): Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky OR comply with Kentucky Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 2.111 (limited certification of admission to practice), SCR 2.112 (attorney participants in defender or legal services programs), SCR 2.117 (practice pending admission). Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings. Travel is required.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
