Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyTaxation & Finance, State

TitleAssociate Attorney Tax Enforcement

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade663

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $115283 to $145682 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Onondaga

Street Address 333 East Washington Street

City Syracuse

StateNY

Zip Code13202

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direct supervision of the Executive Attorney or a
Supervising Attorney for Criminal Enforcement, the incumbent
provides legal advice to Criminal Investigations Division (CID)
staff located within the assigned District Office. Specifically, the
incumbent:
1. Coordinates all phases of the investigation and referral of
suspected criminal tax fraud case to ensure a successful
prosecution:
- In cooperation with the audit and investigations staff, assists in
determining case selection in addition to the planning of the
overall audit and investigation strategy.
- Ensures that evidence gathered will be admissible in court.
- Ensures that taxpayers’ and witness’ constitutional rights are
not violated.
- Renders advice on current or proposed investigation and audit
techniques.
- Assists in the development of statewide projects to detect
criminal tax fraud.
- Assists staff in developing strategies to obtain records and
other information from taxpayers, corporations, or their legal
representatives.
- Assists staff in developing strategies to obtain records from
third parties.
2. Gathers evidence for referral of cases to prosecutorial
agencies.
3. Assists in the drafting of accusatory instruments and search
warrant applications.
4. Prepares detailed case reports.
5. Maintains contact with the New York State Attorney General’s
office, local district attorneys, and the United States Attorney’s
office, on cases slated for prosecution:
- Supplies any additional information as needed.
- Prepares auditors and investigators to act as expert witnesses.
- Tracks the disposition of referred cases.
6. Meets with prosecuting attorneys as necessary to assist with
the prosecution of cases.
7. When requested, become cross-designated as assistant
district attorneys.
8. Recommends changes in policies or procedures, or changes in
tax fraud legislation, based on research, analysis, and evaluation
of new federal and state legislation, and on court decisions.
9. Provides legal assistance to staff of other Department
programs regarding interrelated issues and activities related to
tax fraud investigations or other CID programs.
10. Works with Office of Counsel to assist in the provision of
legal advice to non-CID employees located within the District
Office.
11. Performs other related duties as required.
12. Adheres to the Department’s time and attendance rules.

Minimum Qualifications Admission to the New York State Bar and three years of post -
New York State Bar experience as an Attorney, one year of
which must have involved the defense or prosecution of crime.

Additional Comments Telecommuting and hours to be discussed during interview.

New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It’s the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Any candidate selected for this position will be subject to a review of their tax return submissions by the New York State Department of Taxation & Finance. Employment of a candidate is conditioned upon a finding by the New York State Department of Taxation & Finance that the candidate is in compliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws. In accordance with federal government requirements, the employment of any candidate selected for this position is conditioned upon successfully completing a background investigation including a criminal history record check (fingerprint check).

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Madalyne Lebitz

Telephone 518-457-2900

Fax

Email Address tax.sm.Tax.Recruitment.Team5@tax.ny.gov

Address

Street WA Harriman State Campus

Building 9, Room 256

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12227

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified Candidates should submit a letter of interest and
resume. Please reference the vacancy ID number and job title in
the subject line of your response.