Job description
This vacancy falls under HMRC Legal Group and specifically within National Tax Litigation business stream. This business stream works a range of litigation, mainly defending appeals on behalf of the wider department made by taxpayer customers in the Tax Tribunal.
In this role you will join our Litigation Team, dealing with tribunal appeals against automated penalties for late payment and late filing. You will take responsibility for cases from start to finish; this includes case preparation, filing Tribunal papers and representing HMRC at Tribunal hearings.
Person specification
The successful applicants will be responsible for delivering casework, the duties vary depending on the post but will include some of the following: Make decisions about case progression Independently draft and serve notices and applications to be served on the Tribunal Independently draft and send case correspondence Prepare chronologies Identify relevant documents and produce bundles Present hearings on behalf of HMRC at Tribunal/Court Draft statement of case and other key documents As a case holder, manage or support all aspects of case management from commencement of proceedings through to hearing and conclusion, ensuring legal deadlines are strictly adhered to Provide legal support to experienced senior colleagues on complex cases Some administrative duties, and may include instructing counsel if necessary A strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders. There is also an expectation for you to quickly grasp the specialist processes that are key to the delivery of work in the area to which you are appointed.
Essential Criteria: Experience as a litigator; or Supporting the administration of litigation or reviews (tax, non-tax and benefits and credits); or Operational experience of direct or indirect tax activity; or Legal Qualification - law degree or equivalent. Good written and verbal communication skills. An ability to work to changing demands and priorities. Closing Date: Thursday 23rd January 2025
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This vacancy falls under HMRC Legal Group and specifically within National Tax Litigation business stream. This business stream works a range of litigation, mainly defending appeals on behalf of the wider department made by taxpayer customers in the Tax Tribunal.
In this role you will join our Litigation Team, dealing with tribunal appeals against automated penalties for late payment and late filing. You will take responsibility for cases from start to finish; this includes case preparation, filing Tribunal papers and representing HMRC at Tribunal hearings.
Person specification
The successful applicants will be responsible for delivering casework, the duties vary depending on the post but will include some of the following: Make decisions about case progression Independently draft and serve notices and applications to be served on the Tribunal Independently draft and send case correspondence Prepare chronologies Identify relevant documents and produce bundles Present hearings on behalf of HMRC at Tribunal/Court Draft statement of case and other key documents As a case holder, manage or support all aspects of case management from commencement of proceedings through to hearing and conclusion, ensuring legal deadlines are strictly adhered to Provide legal support to experienced senior colleagues on complex cases Some administrative duties, and may include instructing counsel if necessary A strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders. There is also an expectation for you to quickly grasp the specialist processes that are key to the delivery of work in the area to which you are appointed.
Essential Criteria: Experience as a litigator; or Supporting the administration of litigation or reviews (tax, non-tax and benefits and credits); or Operational experience of direct or indirect tax activity; or Legal Qualification - law degree or equivalent. Good written and verbal communication skills. An ability to work to changing demands and priorities. Closing Date: Thursday 23rd January 2025
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Industry:
Government Administration
Specialties:
Tax, Business, Customer Service, Payroll, and Customs
Employees:
10,001+
Annual Revenue:
£843.4B
Founded:
2005
Address:
100 Parliament St, London, GB, SW1A 2BQ
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