The NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service.
The Legal Affairs Division serves as the in-house legal department for DOF, providing professional and comprehensive legal advice and services in support of a full range of city tax and other revenue-related matters. Legal Affairs Division attorneys and staff handle a wide range of legal issues, including real property taxes and exemptions, business income and excise taxes, collections, parking violations, treasury, land registry, FOIL, and employment law.
The Information, Property and Legal Counsel Unit seeks an enthusiastic, self-motivated attorney intern to be part of our team handling a variety of real property tax and tax administration related matters. Under close supervision and direction, you will work with us on matters related to property tax assessments, exemptions and abatements, tax map and land records, tax liens and billing issues, including the following:
• With supervision, perform legal research and draft memoranda, legal responses, policy statements and other documents.
• Assist in reviewing, analyzing and learning to draft State and local legislation, policies, and agency rules, forms and communications.
• Assist in providing legal counsel to the agency’s operational staff and serve as liaison with operational staff on matters being handled by the unit and by the Law Department.
• Participate in division and agency projects and assist with reports.
• Research and draft responses to claims or actions filed against the agency as needed. Under direction, serve as liaison with the Law Department on agency litigation matters.
• With direction, prepare petitions or cases for administrative hearings, such as Real Property Income and Expense or Small Claims Assessment Review or other areas as needed.
• Participate in projects and handling matters in other areas as determined by the General Counsel or Division manager.
Minimum Qual Requirements
Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals (Sections 520.3 or 520.5) or admission to the New York State Bar.
Preferred Skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as strong research and writing abilities and attention to detail
• Experience with real property tax assessment, tax exemption and abatement, or tax map matters is a plus.
• Ability to balance multiple assignments and responsibilities
• This position has a 2-year maximum per the title specs
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at nyc.gov/studentloans.
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As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF .
Hours/Shift
Unless otherwise indicated, all positions require a five-day workweek.
Work Location
375 Pearl Street, New York NY 10038
(Current location but could be subject to change)
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position
POSTING DATE
07/28/2023
POST UNTIL
08/27/2023
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.