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Job Description And Duties
The salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect reductions in pay in accordance with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113
The Attorney IV is a key member of the Legal Division Team. Under the general direction of the Deputy Chief Counsel, the Attorney IV independently handles complex, difficult, and sensitive matters involving a broad range of tax-related legal matters. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the technical accuracy and legal consistency in the Legal Division's positions and analyses regarding state and federal legislation, rulings, and regulations, and for ensuring that the policies articulated in legal advice, rulings, regulations and other internal and external communications are accurate, complete, and consistently in accord with Board and departmental policy. Further responsibilities include the development, review, and recommendation of a wide variety of complex technical and policy issues involving the department's overall administration of the state's income tax laws.
The Attorney IV is a key member of the Legal Division's professional staff responsible for special and complex statutory and regulatory programs involving an extensive knowledge of federal and state tax law. The incumbent does not supervise lower level attorney staff, but may act in a lead capacity over the work of other attorneys and staff.
Active membership in the State Bar of California.
Additional positions may become available (RPA 2526-00277).
Please complete this optional survey letting us know how you heard about this position by clicking here .
You will find additional information about the job in the
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Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-490274
Position #(s):
564-410-5780-XXX
Working Title:
Attorney IV
Classification:
ATTORNEY IV
$11,993.00 - $16,096.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications and Alternate Range Placement for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidates ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements.
Ability to work independently and in a team setting Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with staff and the public Clear and effective oral and written communication skills Demonstrated ability to understand and explain complex legal tax issues involving personal income tax, general tax, multistate tax, federal tax, and other legal issues Demonstrated ability to understand key legislative, regulatory, and ruling legal and procedural issues Demonstrated ability to understand the California legislative process Demonstrated ability to understand complex legal issues Clear understanding of Franchise Tax Board (FTB)'s Mission and Values, tax and non-tax programs, policy direction, and initiatives Skills to present and respond effectively to executive management, department program managers, elected or appointed officials, and the business community
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: http://www.ftb.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Classification & Hiring Unit
(916) 845-3608
Hiring Unit Contact:
Erin Dendorfer
(916) 845-2559
Erin.Dendorfer@ftb.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Office
(916) 845-2860
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Final Filing Date: 9/12/2025
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Attorney IV
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California Franchise Tax Board 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Attorney IV
role at
California Franchise Tax Board California Franchise Tax Board provided pay range
This range is provided by California Franchise Tax Board. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
Job Description And Duties
The salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect reductions in pay in accordance with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113
The Attorney IV is a key member of the Legal Division Team. Under the general direction of the Deputy Chief Counsel, the Attorney IV independently handles complex, difficult, and sensitive matters involving a broad range of tax-related legal matters. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the technical accuracy and legal consistency in the Legal Division's positions and analyses regarding state and federal legislation, rulings, and regulations, and for ensuring that the policies articulated in legal advice, rulings, regulations and other internal and external communications are accurate, complete, and consistently in accord with Board and departmental policy. Further responsibilities include the development, review, and recommendation of a wide variety of complex technical and policy issues involving the department's overall administration of the state's income tax laws.
The Attorney IV is a key member of the Legal Division's professional staff responsible for special and complex statutory and regulatory programs involving an extensive knowledge of federal and state tax law. The incumbent does not supervise lower level attorney staff, but may act in a lead capacity over the work of other attorneys and staff.
Active membership in the State Bar of California.
Additional positions may become available (RPA 2526-00277).
Please complete this optional survey letting us know how you heard about this position by clicking here .
You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement
.
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-490274
Position #(s):
564-410-5780-XXX
Working Title:
Attorney IV
Classification:
ATTORNEY IV
$11,993.00 - $16,096.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications and Alternate Range Placement for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidates ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements.
Ability to work independently and in a team setting Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with staff and the public Clear and effective oral and written communication skills Demonstrated ability to understand and explain complex legal tax issues involving personal income tax, general tax, multistate tax, federal tax, and other legal issues Demonstrated ability to understand key legislative, regulatory, and ruling legal and procedural issues Demonstrated ability to understand the California legislative process Demonstrated ability to understand complex legal issues Clear understanding of Franchise Tax Board (FTB)'s Mission and Values, tax and non-tax programs, policy direction, and initiatives Skills to present and respond effectively to executive management, department program managers, elected or appointed officials, and the business community
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: http://www.ftb.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Classification & Hiring Unit
(916) 845-3608
Hiring Unit Contact:
Erin Dendorfer
(916) 845-2559
Erin.Dendorfer@ftb.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Office
(916) 845-2860
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Final Filing Date: 9/12/2025
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type
Full-time Job function
Job function
Legal Industries
Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at California Franchise Tax Board by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for Attorney roles.
Sacramento, CA $120,000.00-$195,000.00 1 month ago Carmichael, CA $114,400.00-$180,000.00 6 days ago Davis, CA $114,400.00-$180,000.00 6 days ago Sacramento, CA $105,000.00-$185,000.00 2 weeks ago Elk Grove, CA $114,400.00-$180,000.00 6 days ago Citrus Heights, CA $114,400.00-$180,000.00 6 days ago Antelope, CA $114,400.00-$180,000.00 6 days ago Associate Attorney (Civil Litigation Defense) - Remote
Sacramento, CA $150,000.00-$175,000.00 3 weeks ago Roseville, CA $165,000.00-$195,000.00 3 days ago Litigation Attorney - All Levels (Junior to Partner) - Signing Bonus
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