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Hearing Officer at State of Missouri

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Full time
Salary: 
65 - 72K yearly
Experience: 
Entry-level / graduate
Work from: 
Missouri (USA), Texas (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate from accredited law school, Experience as judicial law clerk or hearing officer.

Key responsabilities:

  • Preside over ad valorem taxation appeal proceedings
  • Draft proposed decisions and orders
  • Conduct efficient hearings on varied legal issues
  • Analyze evidence, apply relevant law
  • Travel within Missouri with some overnight lodging
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About State of Missouri
The State of Missouri is a team of amazing people who do amazing things every day for the citizens of our state. Across our 16 executive departments, the State of Missouri offers opportunities to have unique impact in a wide variety of careers. From science to law enforcement, from finance to training, from counseling to web design, you can use your skills and experience to make a difference. The State of Missouri offers a competitive benefits package that includes comprehensive health insurance, retirement, and paid-leave. If you want to make a difference, there’s a place for you with the State of Missouri. No matter where you’re at in your career, we will challenge you and help you grow. At the State of Missouri, we have transformed our approach to professional development. We are investing in new ways to build leaders at all levels. We are changing the way we work together. Whether you’re searching for entry-level, mid-level, or pre-retirement opportunities, you can find success with the State of Missouri. We are proud, committed public servants. We help others. We help keep our citizens safe and healthy. We help build a thriving economy and protect our natural environment. We help educate the next generation and fight opioids. We help communities recover from natural disasters and support families to live life with dignity. And, we help each other to reach our goals and serve the citizens of Missouri better. Join us!
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Job description

Position: Hearing Officer

General Description

Presides over appeals filed with the State Tax Commission; conducts prehearing conferences; rules on discovery disputes; presides over formal evidentiary hearings; drafts decisions and orders; and engages in review process for drafts of decisions and orders prior to publication. Interprets and applies procedural and substantive statutes, rules, policies, and case law relevant to ad valorem property taxation. Within established administrative agency framework, compiles and maintains record of evidence, ensuring proper handling of matters for appeal, confidentiality, and other considerations. Some work is performed under minimal supervision with latitude for exercising independent judgment. Responsible for the full range of cases, including complex and multi-party proceedings.

WORK TO BE PERFORMED

  • Presides as hearing officer in administrative ad valorem taxation appeal proceedings and drafts proposed decisions and orders.
  • Responsible for efficient scheduling and conducting hearings involving varied and complex legal, procedural, and technical issues.
  • Administers oaths, examines witnesses, rules on evidence, and issues orders relating to discovery and other prehearing matters.
  • Analyzes testimony and other evidence.
  • Applies all relevant law to cases.
  • Performs related work as assigned.
  • Conforms to agency policies regarding ex parte communications and ethics matters.
  • Conforms to agency policies regarding administration of appeals and scheduling proceedings.
  • Conforms to agency policies regarding review process for drafts of proposed decisions and orders.
  • Travel throughout the State with some overnight lodging.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Required:

  • Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate.
  • Judicial law clerk, litigation, or hearing officer experience.
  • Excellent research and writing skills. (Writing sample required at time of submission of application.)
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in the use of technology to perform work, including but not limited to use of data management software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe, and video conferencing or audio conferencing software such as WebEx.

Preferred

  • Experience working in state and/or local government setting.
  • Education or experience related to real estate, appraisal, or finance.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Extensive knowledge of administrative law and procedure in the State of Missouri.
  • Skill in the use of electronic data to manage cases and/or word processing software.
  • Skill in the use of technology to conduct proceedings from remote location.
  • Ability to administer cases according to requirements of the law; ability to determine and apply the relevant rules and statutes relevant to the issues presented; and the ability to preside impartially and justly over cases.
  • Ability to manage high volume of cases involving complex, multi-party matters in collaborative and professional manner.
  • Ability to engage with colleagues in exchange of ideas and academic debate of legal issues.
  • Ability to perform high-quality work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to impartially evaluate evidence, question witnesses, and control proceedings.
  • Ability to work effectively, tactfully, and to demonstrate professionalism and ethical behavior, even in stressful situations.

Registration, Certification, or Licensure

  • Licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri.

Location

  • State of Missouri (remote work/remote office with high-speed Internet access plus some travel within state)

Salary: $65,000 - $72,000

Application Process: Please apply on-line at https://mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/mo/mocareers/index.html. The position will remain opened until filled.

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Experience

Level of experience: Entry-level / graduate
Industry :
Government Administration
Spoken language(s):
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Hard Skills

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Other Skills

  • Ethical Standards And Conduct
  • Stress Management
  • Professionalism
  • Organizational Skills
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Analytical Skills
  • Collaboration
  • Writing
  • Technical Acumen
  • Microsoft Outlook
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