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Description
Working Title: Tax Attorney Job Class: Staff Attorney 1, 2, or 3 Agency: Revenue Department • Job ID: 92757 • Location: St. Paul • Telework Eligible: Yes, Hybrid • Full/Part Time: Full-Time • Regular/Temporary: Unlimited • Who May Apply: This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 04/06/2026. • Date Posted: 03/30/2026 • Closing Date: 04/20/2026 • Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Revenue Department / Revenue (inc Assessors)-MAPE • Division/Unit: Appeals & Legal Services / ALSD-Legal Services 1 or 2 • Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift • Days of Work: Monday - Friday • Travel Required: Yes, up to 5% • Staff Attorney 1 Salary Range: $34.39 - $51.45 / hourly; $72.433 - $107,428 / annually • Staff Attorney 2 Salary Range: $38.55 - $57.35 / hourly; $80,492 - $119,746 / annually • Staff Attorney 3 Salary Range: $42.94 - $63.69 / hourly; $89,658 - $132,984 / annually • Classified Status: Classified • Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Employee/MAPE • FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional • Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
This vacancy is being posted at three job class levels: Staff Attorney 1, Staff Attorney 2, and Staff Attorney 3. Final job class and salary will be determined based on successful applicants' qualifications.
This position is eligible for hybrid telework. Employees living within 50 miles of the office will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. Employees may reside outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and are within 50 miles of the primary work location in Saint Paul. Telework eligibility is based on the business needs of the unit and is allowed at supervisory discretion. Commuting to the St. Paul office location is required for in person meetings and legislative hearings, some of which are scheduled on short notice.
Existing employees who were approved to telework from a bordering state and more than 50 miles from their work location before June 1, 2025, may retain this arrangement unless they move farther away.
This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Responsibilities
Job Summary
We have two tax attorney positions to fill involving sales and use tax and collections. As a Tax Attorney with the Department, you will have the opportunity to work as an advisor on tax policy, and often times on high-profile tax issues that make a real difference in the lives of all Minnesotans. Specifically, you will provide legal counsel to the relevant taxing division(s), the relevant appeals division(s) and the Commissioner's office on questions regarding taxation. This includes drafting legal memos, department publications (Rulemaking, Revenue Notices, Fact Sheets, Industry Guides, FAQ's, Tax Sharing Agreements and Forms) and provide Department trainings as needed. During the legislative session, you will also draft tax legislation, testify in tax committee and act as a resource regarding tax administration for legislators and their staff. If a case is appealed to court, you will also support the Attorney General's office through that process. Whether you are just beginning your tax career, looking for a lateral change or even a second career in tax law, we hope you will apply.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Staff Attorney 1 minimum qualifications:
- JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school OR graduating from an ABA-accredited law school with JD Degree by June 2026;
- Current license and in good standing to practice law in the State of Minnesota prior to appointment OR the active pursuit of licensure with the requirement that licensure be obtained within six months from start date to achieve permanent employee status;
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written;
- Strong legal research and writing skills;
- Strong organizational and time management skills; and •
- Some experience with relevant tax law from legal practice, internships, externships, clerkships, volunteer activities, or coursework;
In addition to the requirements of a Staff Attorney 1, a Staff Attorney 2 must also meet the following minimum qualifications:
- At least two years of experience as a practicing attorney and can demonstrate knowledge, experience, and a proficiency in conducting legal research, writing, and analysis and providing legal advice;
- Advanced experience in the practice of the relevant tax law;
- Exceptional human relations skills, problem analysis and solving skills; and • Substantial experience in performing legal research, writing and analysis on diverse and complex matters.
In addition to the qualifications of the Staff Attorney 1 and 2, finalists for a Staff Attorney 3 must also meet the following minimum qualifications:
- At least four years of advanced specialist-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
- Experience in building and maintaining good working relationships with internal/external stakeholders and providing advice to executives.
- Knowledge of state statutes, rules and cases in the law related to one or more of the following tax types or substantive areas: o Sales and Use Tax o Collections/Bankruptcy
- 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 related to one or more of the following tax types or substantive areas:
- Sales and Use Tax
- Collections/Bankruptcy
- Working knowledge of the Minnesota disclosure laws.
Minnesota State
Saint Paul, MN, MN 55146
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