Attorney IV

Providing legal advice pertaining to various departmental legal requirements such taxpayer privacy, state employee conflicts of interest, power of attorney, data retention, offers in compromise, accessibility and reasonable accommodation, the confidentiality and disclosure of information as allowed or constrained by the various California laws (such as the Public Records Act, Information Practices Act, or Political Reform Act), and various other legal issues. Serving as technical advisor related to these issues as well as taxpayer privacy, conflicts of interest, power of attorney, data retention, offers in compromise, accessibility & reasonable accommodation, and other legal matters within general counsel duties. 

Developing strategy and tactics in complex disputes or litigation and handling litigation cases involving novel legal theories or pertaining to emerging areas of law regarding all matters pertaining to the department, including contract disputes, privacy issues, Public Records Act violations, bankruptcy matters, due process disputes, employment and tax refund litigation, and any other matter that is within the litigation bureau subject matters. Specifically, assisting the Attorney General's Office regarding best practices pertaining to preservation of evidence, discovery, witness preparation, and includes drafting pleadings, settlements, or other legal documents pertaining to these subject matters. Serving as technical advisor on various committees or on various departmental projects pertaining to these subject matters.

Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Our mission is to help taxpayers file timely and accurate tax returns, and pay the correct amount to fund services important to Californians.

FTB fosters an environment of equity and inclusion for all and we welcome everyone to be part of our diverse workforce.

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) California State Bar Membership License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify.

CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 172: All candidates for, appointees to, and employees in the state civil service shall possess the general qualifications of integrity, honesty, sobriety, dependability, industry, thoroughness, accuracy, good judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, courtesy, ability to work cooperatively with others, willingness and ability to assume the responsibilities and to conform to the conditions of work characteristic of the employment, and a state of health, consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. Where the position requires the driving of an automobile, the employee must have a valid state driver's license, a good driving record and is expected to drive the car safely. The foregoing general qualifications shall be deemed to be a part of the personal characteristics of the minimum qualifications of each class specification and need not be specifically set forth therein.

**IMPORTANT NOTICE** As required by the department's rules of conduct, all employees of the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) must be in compliance with the California Revenue and Taxation Code. During the background investigation portion of the hiring process, FTB will review return information to verify California state income tax compliance.  Any failure to comply with the California Revenue and Taxation Code may prevent you from being hired at FTB. You must verify your filing status by calling 1-800-852-5711 to resolve any potential tax compliance issues, prior to submitting your application and seeking employment with FTB. All applicants not currently employed with the Franchise Tax Board will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The investigation will consist of completion of a pre-employment questionnaire, fingerprinting, and an inquiry to the Department of Justice to disclose criminal records. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons with hearing or speech impairments, call TTY/TDD (800) 735-2929.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Who May Apply

How To Apply

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Supplemental Application -

  In order to be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a supplemental application. Your response must be no more than two type-written pages in length, using 12-point font, 1-inch standard margins and include your first and last name in the upper right-hand corner of the page. Respond to the following supplemental statement(s):
  
  In narrative form, describe what interests you most about this position in the General Counsel section. Include in your response any knowledge and experience you may have related to the various legal issues described in the job duty statement, and why you believe you would be successful in the position.
  
  

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.