Collections Attorney

Overview

Introduction Do you like collections and bankruptcy 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 closely with a single client in-house and advise and train them on a variety of complex matters, including collections, bankruptcy and tax, but also other general matters as needed, such as contracts, lottery, unclaimed property and more?

The Department of Revenue (DOR) Office of General Counsel offers these opportunities. Currently we are filling one Collections Attorney position.

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 advising DOR employees on collection and bankruptcy issues, as well as representing DOR in circuit court and bankruptcy court, and assisting DOR employees with a variety of other general issues, including tax, contracts, lottery, unclaimed property, and more.

About Us While working at DOR, you’ll enjoy impactful and fulfilling work, along with:

Benefits The state of Wisconsin offers an exemplary benefits package, this includes generous paid time off so you can truly have a work/life balance! Our competitive benefits package offers:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3 1/2 weeks of vacation/personal time to start, nine paid holidays, and ample accruable sick time that rolls over each year.
• Excellent and affordable insurance options for health, dental, vision, life and more.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• Well Wisconsin Program offering wellness tools and rewards to employees and spouses.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their household a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.

To learn more about the total value of the benefits available to employees, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator.

Some employees may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a talented and diverse workforce. Watch this video to see what working for the State of Wisconsin is all about!

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.

Represent the Department of Revenue in collections and bankruptcy tax cases before the Tax Appeals Commission and in cases before other administrative agencies and the courts, and in Ch. 227 (Administrative Procedure and Review) proceedings; provide legal advice and opinions on a variety of legal questions; and review proposed legislation and rules.

Here is a copy of the position description
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The starting rate for this position is between $78,686 to $123,052 annually ($37.83 to $59.16 hourly), depending on 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 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.

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

I-9 Requirements
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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.

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