Legal Intern

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:

As a legal intern, you will work directly with Department of Taxation attorneys in several areas, including administrative hearings, legislation, administrative rule making, and litigation. This position will allow you to connect your classroom knowledge, and tax technical training obtained during the internship, with real-world experience. Under the supervision of an attorney, you will learn and perform many of the duties expected of a full-time, entry-level attorney. We look forward to working with you!

Key duties may include:

• Assist with administrative hearings and drafting legal decisions on tax assessments and refund adjustments. 

• Conduct research projects that impact policy proposals and implementation. 

• Learn substantive and procedural areas of state law. 

• Help provide legal advice and guidance to members of the Department regarding evolving tax practices and policies.

• Provide 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. 

•  Create 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.

   

What's in it for you:

• $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: 614-387-1782 or by email to: Accessibility@tax.ohio.gov. 

• 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