Employment Opportunities

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Staff Attorney 2 Minimum Qualifications:

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school. Current license and in good standing to practice law in the state of Minnesota is required prior to appointment. Two plus years of experience as a practicing attorney providing legal advice. Advanced experience in the practice of the relevant tax law; Exceptional human relations skills, problem analysis and solving skills; and Can demonstrate substantial experience and a proficiency in performing legal research, writing and analysis on diverse and complex matters. Staff Attorney 3 Minimum Qualifications:

In addition to the qualifications of the Staff Attorney 2, finalists for a Staff Attorney 3 must also meet the following minimum qualifications:

Four plus years of advanced expert-level knowledge and expertise in several specialized areas of tax law; Ability to solve novel, complex or unique issues and provide insights regarding the tax system as a whole; and Experience in building and maintaining good working relationships with internal/external stakeholders and providing advice to executives.

Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of state statutes, rules and cases in the law related to individual income taxation or property taxation, or corporate franchise taxation. Experience drafting litigation documents, representing clients in formal and informal judicial and administrative. proceedings, and appearing in court. Work experience at the Minnesota State Legislature and legislative process, drafting legislation and bill amendments, or testifying at legislative committee. Work experience documenting legislative history, applying the canons of construction and administrative law. Experience with the compliance aspects of both state and federal individual or corporate income tax law. Working knowledge of the Minnesota disclosure laws. Advanced degree such as a Masters of Business Taxation (MBT), Master of Laws in Taxation (Taxation LL.M.) and/or State Bar Real Estate Law certification. Physical Requirements Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.

Additional Requirements Prior to an offer of employment, a background check will be conducted. This will include, but is not limited to checking degrees and licensures, criminal history, and tax filing and payment history. All individual income tax filing and payment obligations must be current prior to interviewing for this position.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Application Details How to Apply Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Susan Vang at susan.y.vang@state.mn.us or 651-556-6676.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Susan Vang at susan.y.vang@state.mn.us.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for this interview and/or testing process, please contact the Department of Revenue ADA Coordinator at revenue.eai@state.mn.us.

About Revenue Dept The Minnesota Department of Revenue works to fund the future for all of Minnesotans. We manage over 30 different taxes and collect $26.7 billion annually in state taxes, which funds state programs such as healthcare, transportation, public safety, and early childhood, K-12, and higher education.

Revenue is dedicated to an inclusive work environment that celebrates and values the diversity of each employee and reflects the communities we serve. We're committed to a culture of inclusion where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and thrive.

We value a work life balance for our employees, and many of our employees telework in a full or hybrid capacity. For those that come to the office, regularly or occasionally, we invested in a state-of-the-art hybrid workspace located at the Stassen building in St. Paul.

Find out more about us on our website.

Why Work for Us Diverse Workforce We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule Comprehensive Benefits Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

Public pension plan Training and professional development Paid vacation and sick leave 11 paid holidays each year Paid parental leave Low-cost medical and dental coverage Prescription drug coverage Vision coverage Wellness programs and resources Employer paid life insurance Short-term and long-term disability Health care spending and savings accounts Dependent care spending account Tax-deferred compensation Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition reimbursement Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.