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General description
The Tax Hearings Intern will perform legal research and cite-check legal documents under the supervision of the Special Counsel for Tax Hearings. Performing these tasks will provide the individual with real-world experience in a legal setting and allow the intern to apply legal research and writing skills taught in law school in a legal setting.
This position may be eligible for a flexible/hybrid work schedule if certain conditions are met; working arrangements may change at any time as business necessitates.
Period of Internship: June 1, 2024 thru August 09, 2024
Please note: Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation. We do not offer housing support, however, if you live outside of the Austin area and need assistance with housing referrals or housing search support, contact us at 512-475-5310.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited college or university, and currently enrolled in an accredited law school seeking an LLB or JD degree.
- Work Experience/Coursework in the following:
- the legal field.
- performing legal research using online legal research systems.
- using a personal computer and Microsoft Word software.
- cite-checking state statutes, administrative rules, and/or other legal authorities.
Preferred Experience:
- A minimum of one year of law school completed.
- Experience working with the Texas Administrative Procedure Act.
- Experience working at or with the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
- Experience working with contested cases or administrative proceedings.
- Experience with state and local taxation.
- Experience using the Westlaw legal research database.
- Experience using the State Tax Automated Research System.
In this role you will:
- Review documents filed in connection with contested tax cases, including motions to dismiss, proposed Comptroller's Decisions, exceptions to proposed Comptroller's Decisions, and motions for rehearing.
- Research and analyze legal sources, such as statutes, rules, case law, and administrative records in relation to Proposals for Decision and related documents. Check citations, quotations, and footnotes for accuracy.
- Perform legal research and prepares memorandums or reports summarizing and analyzing statutes, administrative rules, case law, and administrative agency decisions.
- Assist with special research projects, such as identifying administrative agency decisions to be superseded.
Veterans:
To receive veteran's preference a copy of your DD214 (Member 4) is required.
Veterans, Reservist or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications. There are no direct military occupations that relate to the responsibilities or requirements for this position. All active duty, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if they meet the qualifications for this position. Please call Human Resources, CPA Veterans Liaison at 512-475-3560/800-531-5441 for more information or assistance.
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Important Notes to the Candidate:
Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.
Applications submitted through Work In Texas:
Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.
The Comptroller's Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.
