Real Property Attorney Intern

NYC Department of Finance; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

NYC Department of Finance (DOF) – Real Property Law Unit is seeking an Attorney Intern to help manage a range of real property tax and tax administration matters under close supervision.

You will conduct legal research, draft memoranda, review legislation and agency rules, and assist in providing counsel to operational staff; the role may include preparing petitions for administrative hearings such as RPIE and SCAR. Remote work up to two days per week may be available.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited US law school or admission to NY Bar.
• Strong writing and research skills.
• Knowledge of real property tax law is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with real property tax and tax administration matters under supervision.
• Prepare memoranda, legal responses, and policy statements.
• Draft legislation, agency rules, forms and communications.
• Provide counsel to operational staff and liaise with Law Department.
• Assist with petitions and cases for administrative hearings (RPIE, SCAR).

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Research ability

Writing ability

Attention to detail

Real property tax

Tax exemptions

Tax abatements

Education

J.D. from an accredited US law school

Admission to NY State Bar

Job description

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.

DOF’s Legal Affairs Division serves as the in‑house legal department for DOF, providing professional and comprehensive legal advice and services supporting a full range of city tax and other revenue‑related matters. Legal Affairs Division attorneys and staff handle various legal issues, including real property taxes and exemptions, business income and excise taxes, collections, parking violations, treasury, land registry, Conciliation Bureau conferences, FOIL, and employment law.

Responsibilities

The Real Property Law Unit is seeking an enthusiastic and self‑motivated Attorney Intern to join its legal team in handling a wide range of real property tax and tax administration related issues. Under close supervision and direction, the selected candidate will assist with legal matters involving property tax assessments, exemptions and abatements, surcharges, tax maps and land records, and billing‑related issues. Reporting to the Director of Real Property, the selected candidate’s duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• With supervision, conduct 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 a liaison to operational staff on matters being handled by the unit and by the Law Department.
• Participate in division and agency projects and assisting with reports.
• Research and draft responses to claims or actions filed against the agency as needed.
• Under direction, serve as a liaison with the Law Department on agency litigation matters.
• Under direction, assist in preparing petitions and cases for administrative hearings, including matters involving Real Property Income and Expense (RPIE), Small Claims Assessment Review (SCAR), and other related proceedings as needed.
• Participate in projects and assist with matters in other areas as assigned by the General Counsel or Division Manager.

Additional Information

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.

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed between the City and the Collective Bargaining Unit representing employees serving in the civil service title.

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Minimum Qualifications

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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is not required for this position.

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.

, $72,510.00 – $83,388.00