Legal Internship Collection Service 80 - 100%

Legal Internship Collection Service 80 - 100% #

Welcome to the fascinating world of taxes! Together with the municipal tax offices, the cantonal tax office collects taxes for the Confederation, the canton, and the municipalities. We support private individuals and companies throughout the entire tax collection process. To this end, around 800 qualified employees are engaged at the location in Zürich Altstetten. The Collection Service handles the legal cases of tax collection. To complement our team, we are looking for a legal intern as soon as possible or by arrangement.

The legal internship offers you the ideal entry point to apply your knowledge -on the job- and to deepen your knowledge in tax and procedural law. You have the opportunity to get to know the cantonal administration more closely and at the same time expand your network.

The internship is limited to 12 months.

Your tasks ###

• You independently process requests for tax remission, reduction, and repayment.
• Drafting objection decisions in tax collection matters and fine proceedings is also part of your area of responsibility.
• In addition, you prepare appeal decisions regarding the collection and remission of state and municipal taxes as well as direct federal tax.
• You actively participate in legal remedy and lawsuit proceedings.

Your profile ###

• You have a completed Master's degree MLaw or are about to graduate.
• Preferably, you have already gained initial professional experience in the legal field during your studies, ideally at a court.
• You enjoy working independently, are responsible, and show initiative.
• Your high communicative skills as well as your strong customer and service orientation distinguish you.
• In addition, you are interested in familiarizing yourself with new subject areas and can grasp connections quickly thanks to your good comprehension.

Our offer ###

• Insights into tax and procedural law as well as the functioning of the cantonal tax office.
• Professional support from a well-coordinated and experienced team as well as the opportunity to contribute and participate actively.
• With the Canton of Zürich as your employer, you benefit from attractive employment conditions such as flexible working hours, home office possibilities, and lunch checks.
• A modern workplace in the immediate vicinity of the Zürich Altstetten station.
• This internship can partially be credited towards obtaining the attorney patent.

Your next step ###

Do you feel challenged and enthusiastic? Then send us your application - we look forward to meeting you. Please note that we only process applications that are received via our online tool.

For further information, lic. iur. Roger Züger (Head of Collection Service) is available to you at the telephone number 043 259 45 95.

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