Attorney 3

State of Ohio
Columbus, OH
The Ohio Department of Taxation is responsible for the administration of individual and business taxes across the state. Guided by our Mission Statement, we are ONE TEAM providing education, innovation, outreach, and exceptional service to our customers through courtesy, accuracy, and responsiveness in each interaction. Taxation is committed to building a strong and skilled workforce. We invest in the development of each employee through comprehensive training, a competitive total compensation package that includes benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance), tuition reimbursement, health and wellness programs, work-life balance initiatives, and opportunities for career advancement.

The Ohio Department of Taxation is seeking to fill up to five (5) Attorney 3 positions between the Legal Division and the Division of Tax Equalization.

What You’ll do as an Attorney 3 in the Legal Division:

  • Conducts administrative hearings for assessment and refund appeal cases.
  • Writes final determinations conveying the Tax Commissioner’s final decision of an administrative appeal case.
  • Analyzes settlement offers related to administrative appeal cases.
  • Conducts legal research and prepares reports for The Ohio Department of Taxation teams.
  • Provides legal advice to The Ohio Department of Taxation teams and other state and local agencies and officials.
  • Responds to inquiries from general public and provides excellent customer service to taxpayers.

What You’ll do as an Attorney 3 in the Division of Tax Equalization:

  • Assist in providing legal advice and support to the Division of Tax Equalization
    • Provide legal advice and support regarding real property sales validations, sales ratio studies and review or prepare supporting documents and transcripts for appellate review.
    • Provide advice to division personnel regarding fund transfers, form changes, and tax exemption applications with multiple and complex legal and factual issues;
    • Confer with other attorneys in the Office of Chief Counsel to determine appropriate courses of action.
    • Assist in the settlement, resolution or litigation of complex cases regarding issues of statewide applicability.
    • Prepare written decisions containing findings of fact and conclusions of law.
    • Conduct legal research of case & statutory law, constitutions, state &/or federal rules, opinions &/or orders; drafts or reviews motions, pleadings, memoranda, contracts, leases, agreements, orders &/or other documents for agency staff; prepares reports & maintains records.
    • Review or draft legislation and administrative rules.
  • Communicate with local elected officials, outside counsel and other Department of Taxation employees, providing clear explanations and guidance on Division of Tax Equalization matters.
  • Communicate with the Attorney General’s staff regarding pending or potential litigation.
To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability for the application or interview process, please contact ADA Coordinator J.D. Hawkins by phone: 614-387-1782 or by email to: [email protected] .

A full Position Description will be provided during the interview process.

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 6 mos. exp. as licensed attorney.

  • Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated licensure.

Technical Skills: Attorney/Legal

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Organization

Taxation

Agency Contact Name and Information

Allison Barton - [email protected] For all other inquiries please contact the HR Mainline at 614-466-3020 or email the staffing team at [email protected]

Unposting Date

Mar 27, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Northland 2nd Floor

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$33.52 - $49.18

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Attorney/Legal

Technical Skills

Attorney/Legal

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Agency Overview

Creating a seamless and user-centric experience for all Ohio Taxpayers
Posted 2026-04-09

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