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The Ohio Department of Taxation is responsible for the administration of individual and business taxes across the state. Guiding our agency is the Mission Statement which explains that we are ONE TEAM providing education, innovation, outreach, and exceptional service to our customers through courtesy, accuracy, responsiveness, and equitability in each interaction.
The Ohio Department of Taxation is seeking multiple current law school students for our summer Legal Division internship.
What’s involved in being a legal intern:
Key duties may include:
- Assisting with administrative hearings and drafting legal decisions on tax assessments and refund adjustments.
- Conducting research projects that impact policy proposals and implementation.
- Learning substantive and procedural areas of state tax law.
- Helping provide legal advice and guidance to members of the Department regarding evolving tax practices and policies.
- Providing input and support research to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office and members of Taxation on tax matters before the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals and the Ohio Supreme Court.
- Creating educational materials on Ohio’s tax laws for use by fellow taxpayers and employees.
- Light administrative duties, including creating digitalized case files and reviewing taxpayer financial accounts.
- $24 per hour, up to 40 hours a week during summer break
- Convenient location 15 minutes north of downtown Columbus (with free parking)
- Hands-on exposure to many of Ohio’s taxes
- Potential for part-time work during the school year and future employment upon graduation and licensure
- Collaborative work environment
To apply, please complete the online application at careers.ohio.gov. Make sure you include a copy of your résumé, cover letter, and an unofficial copy of your law school transcript with the online application. Virtual interviews will be conducted at the conclusion of the application period. For more information about the Ohio Department of Taxation, please visit tax.ohio.gov.
To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability for the application or interview process, please contact ADA Coordinator J.D. Hawkins by phone\: 614-466-5122 or by email to\: Accessibility@tax.ohio.gov.
Creating a seamless and user-centric experience for all Ohio Taxpayers
- Current law student
- Completion of first year of law school
Technical Skills: Attorney/Legal
Professional Skills: Written and Verbal Communication, Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Teamwork
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
