Introduction

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 for the benefit of the citizens of Wisconsin on a variety of issues - not just 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 one Tax Attorney position.

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.

This position is headquartered in Madison at the State Revenue Building on Rimrock Road.

Your Role

Represent the Department of Revenue in tax cases before the Tax Appeals Commission and in cases before other administrative agencies and the courts, and in various Ch. 227 proceedings before hearing examiners; provide legal advice and opinions on a variety of legal questions; and review proposed legislation and rules.

This list of eligible candidates established from this announcement may be used to fill future similar vacancies (permanent, project or Limited Term) in the next six months within DOR.

Position Summary

To see the full list of duties view the position description .

Salary Information

The starting pay rate for this position is between $51.56 - $60.35 per hour ($107,245 and $125,528 annually), depending on experience and qualifications, plus excellent benefits. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see an estimate of the total value of our competitive benefits package!

The classification of this position is an Attorney, which is in Pay Schedule 09, Pay Range 75. Pay will be set in accordance with the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan in effect at the time of hire. Starting pay for current state employees may vary based on applicable provisions in the Compensation Plan.

Job Details

Background Checks: Due to the nature of this position, final candidates will be subject to criminal background, fingerprint, and tax compliance checks.

I-9 Requirements: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship) at the time of appointment. The Department of Revenue does not sponsor work or student visas and is not an eligible OPT employer for those with F1 visas. DOR participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information for all new employees to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

Probationary Period: A 12-month probationary period may be required.

Remote/Telework up to 60%: Note:During probation you will have the opportunity to gradually increase to 60% (i.e., working remotely three (3) days per week, and will report to the 2135 Rimrock Road; Madison WI building, two (2) days per week) within 9 months (of your 12-month probation) based on performance and workload needs. Remote work is intended to be performed primarily in the State of Wisconsin and is subject to change based on business needs.

Qualifications

Minimum qualified candidates will have each of the following:

1. Graduated from an accredited law school.
2. 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, and describes this ability in the application materials (e.g., currently licensed to practice law in another state and have applied for license to practice in WI.).
3. Tax or civil litigation education or experience.

Well qualified candidates will have experience in two or more of the following, that includes civil litigation experience (in addition to the minimum qualifications):

1. Civil litigation (required)
2. Tax law
3. Real estate law
4. Corporate or business law

How To Apply

To be considered for this position, you must complete the online application. C lick "Apply for Job" to start the application process. For instructions, refer to the following link: Applying to State Service .

You must attach a current resume and a letter of qualifications in a Microsoft Word or PDF compatible format. Make certain these documents clearly illustrate your experience, including detailed examples, with each of the qualifications listed in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement. These documents will be used to assess whether your qualifications meet the qualifications required of the job. For instructions on developing your application and what should be included in these materials, click here . Make certain your resume and letter are how you want them to be before you finalize the application as you are not able to update or change your application materials once you click "Submit".

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a job expert and the most qualified applicants will be invited to the next step of the selection process. If you are invited to interview, you will be contacted via email. Make certain your contact information is correct and check your email regularly.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

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Questions can be directed to Linda Weber, Human Resources Specialist-Senior at [email protected] or 608-261-7687.

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be accepted until the needs of the department are met.

Applications received by 11:59 p.m. CST on September 28, 2026 will be included in the first review of application materials. Applications after that point will be reviewed until the needs of the department are met.