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Tax Attorney

United States, Madison Employment contract 78686.00 - 123052.00 USD / Year · Job Posted January 22, 2026
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Do you like administrative litigation and advising on complex legal issues, but not rainmaking? Do you prefer a work environment with a team atmosphere and good work-life balance? A chance to work with property tax valuation, income tax and sales tax issues – but also open records, contracts, unclaimed property, Lottery and alcohol regulation? The Department of Revenue (DOR) Office of General Counsel offers these opportunities. Currently we are filling two Tax Attorney positions. Our mission is to strengthen Wisconsin through fair tax and lottery administration, while educating and serving the public, our customers and communities. The ideal candidate will enjoy learning and explaining complex concepts to administrative law judges, and will welcome the challenge of litigating appeals from a variety of sources, from individuals to multinational businesses.

Job Responsibility

  • Represent the Department of Revenue in tax cases before the Tax Appeals Commission and in cases before other administrative agencies and the courts
  • Represent the Department in assessor decertification proceedings
  • Provide legal advice and opinions on a variety of legal questions
  • Review proposed legislation and rules

Requirements

  • Graduated from an accredited law school
  • Possession of a license to practice law in the State of Wisconsin (WI) or will be licensed to practice law in the state of WI prior to the appointment date
  • Tax or civil litigation education or experience

Nice to have

  • Tax and civil litigation experience
  • Real estate law experience
  • Corporate or business law experience

What we offer

  • Generous paid time off including at least 3 1/2 weeks of vacation/personal time to start
  • Nine paid holidays
  • Ample accruable sick time that rolls over each year
  • Excellent and affordable insurance options for health, dental, vision, life and more
  • Exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
  • Optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
  • Well Wisconsin Program offering wellness tools and rewards to employees and spouses
  • Free and confidential employee assistance program
  • Some employees may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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