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Posted: November 19, 2025 (57 days ago)

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Administrative Law Judge 2 - Revenue - Office of Tax Appeals - Kanawha Co.

State of West Virginia

Revenue - Office of Tax Appeals

Stale

Location

West Virginia, 25305

Salary

Not specified

Closes

January 19, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves acting as a judge for tax disputes in West Virginia, where you'll hold hearings, review laws and evidence, and write decisions on cases.

You'll also guide a team of staff, help update rules and forms, and stay current through training.

It's ideal for experienced lawyers who enjoy detailed legal analysis and managing a small office in government service.

Key Requirements

  • Active license to practice law in West Virginia
  • Strong knowledge of tax law, statutes, and regulations
  • Experience conducting hearings and prehearing conferences
  • Ability to research legal precedents and draft formal decisions
  • Supervisory skills for assigning and reviewing staff work
  • Proficiency in analyzing evidence and interpreting laws
  • Commitment to attending continuing legal education and meetings

Full Job Description

***This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the WV Division of Personnel merit system.***


Handle cases assigned in a proficient and timely manner. Conducts prehearing conferences and evidentiary hearings for tax cases. Researching and interpreting statutory, regulatory, and precedent decisions relating to West Virginia tax law. Analyzing the law and evidence from hearings to evaluate how a case should conclude and draft a formal decision. Assign and review work of the administrative staff. Assist with the review of amended agency procedural rules. Assist with the review and proofreading of new case petition and prehearing statement forms. Assist the Chief Administrative Law Judge with reviewing the new property tax statutes, as well as with the creation and revision of agency policies and procedures. Assist with overseeing administrative staff and maintaining effective workplace. Attend Continuing Legal Education seminars as well as the Administrative Law Judge Subcommittee Meetings.


Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.


IMPORTANT: Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your application or resume; therefore, make sure your application or resume is detailed and complete.

You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section, or you may attach a detailed resume.

Please make sure to review the “Other Information” section of this listing for any specific instructions of the hiring department.


ATTENTION: Applicants may provide verification of post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified.

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If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact any personal information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.


Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by U.S .mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.


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Qualifications

Training: Admission to the West Virginia State Bar.

Experience: Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience as an attorney with federal or state tax law expertise.

***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***


Additional Information

The WV Office of Tax Appeals offers a great benefit package that includes:
*Holidays - Minimum of 12 paid holidays
*Leave Accrual - Annual Leave starting at 4.61 hours each pay period and Sick Leave starting at 5.55 hours each pay period
*Medical Insurance - Insurance through Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) with several plan options and Flexible Benefits through Mountaineer Flex Benefits
*Life Insurance - Free $10,000 Basic Life Insurance and additional life insurance offered at a low cost to you.
*Retirement - Mandatory retirement where the employee contributes a portion of their annual salary and the employer also contributes.

*Optional 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan.

***This Job Opportunity is in the Classified-Exempt Service***

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Posted on NEOGOV: 11/19/2025 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/5/2025

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-wv-5141578