Counsel

NY HELP Yes Agency Tax Appeals, Division of Title Counsel Occupational Category Legal Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary Range From $141581 to $178874 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class Travel Percentage 5% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.50 Workday From 8:30 AM To 4:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address Empire State Plaza Agency Building One City Albany State NY Zip Code 12223 Duties Description The Counsel to the Tax Appeals Tribunal (Counsel) serves as the chief legal advisor to the Tax Appeals Tribunal (Tribunal) and chief legal officer for the Division of Tax Appeals. The Counsel is responsible for the overall direction and supervision of the Counselu2019s Office, which is comprised of the Counsel, Assistant Counsel(s) and a paralegal. The Counsel reports directly to the President of the Tribunal and is a member of agency senior staff.The responsibilities of the Counsel include: u2022 Ensure timely issuance of Tribunal decisions by managing the inventory of Tribunal cases; review exceptions (appeals) to Administrative Law Judge determinations and provide legal analysis of exceptions before the Tribunal; identify the issues raised in each exception.u2022 Research and draft decisions for consideration by the Tribunal.u2022 Research and edit Tribunal decisions drafted by Commissioners and Assistant Counsel prior to issuance and advise the Tribunal on the potential impact of its decisions.u2022 Supervise, train, and evaluate Assistant Counsel and provide day-to-day guidance on research and writing issues; assign Assistant Counsel Tribunal decisions to draft, including majority and dissenting opinions, when required, and memoranda for the Tribunal on the important issues, explaining the question, background, possible resolutions and the impact of such resolutions. Provide overall supervision of counsel staff.u2022 Attend deliberations of the Tribunal and assist in discussion and resolution of the issues. u2022 Assist the Tribunal in preparing for oral argument by briefing the Tribunal on issues that should be addressed at oral argument. Attend all oral arguments.u2022 Recommend rule and procedural changes pertaining to the operations of the Tribunal and the Division of Tax Appeals. Oversee the process for regulatory changes.u2022 Provide well-reasoned advice on substantive and procedural issues that arise in the course of the Tribunalu2019s activities.u2022 Attend monthly senior staff meetings and participate in agency policy decisions.u2022 Serve as agency Ethics Officer.u2022 Perform special projects as assigned by the President. Minimum Qualifications u2022 Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar.u2022 Seven years of post-Bar legal experience. Experience must be in New York State and/or federal tax laws.u2022 Excellent legal research and writing skills and must be able to draft preliminary decisions. u2022 Knowledge of the New York State and federal tax laws, regulations and related case law.u2022 Knowledge of the New York State administrative hearings process and procedures.u2022 Ability to analyze complex statutes, regulations and case law and communicate clearly.u2022 Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines effectively.u2022 Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Additional Comments The NYS Tax Appeals Tribunal (Tribunal) is seeking candidates for a Counsel position. The Tribunal is the appellate level of the Division of Tax Appeals, New York Stateu2019s quasi-judicial administrative agency charged with resolving formal disputes between taxpayers and the Department of Taxation and Finance.The Counsel position is a full-time, permanent position in the Exempt jurisdictional class, which reports to the President of the Tribunal. u2022 Telecommuting up to 40% is permitted with supervisoru2019s approval.u2022 Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide their current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at .u2022 Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DTA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.u2022 If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to .This position will require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name John Oates Telephone 518-266-3000 Fax 518-271-0886 Email Address Address Street Agency Building One Empire State Plaza City Albany State NY Zip Code 12223 Notes on Applying Please Submit a Letter of Interest, Resume, and Attorney Number to:NYS Division of Tax AppealsAttn: Director of AdministrationAgency Building 1Empire State PlazaAlbany, NY 12223Or Email Letter of Interest and Resume to:

Created: 2025-11-17