Senior City Tax Litigator – Complex Commercial

Cmcp; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cmcp's Tax Team in San Francisco defends the City in tax refund lawsuits, handling matters involving federal/state constitutional doctrines, complex property valuations, and diverse local tax issues.

Qualified attorneys are CA-licensed with 5+ years of civil litigation experience and a track record in complex litigation or financial transactions. Strong written and oral advocacy, teamwork, and adaptability are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Admission to the California Bar is required.
• 5+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience with complex litigation involving financial transactions or business matters.
• Familiarity with California civil procedure and San Francisco local rules.
• Experience with e-discovery.
• Excellent written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Defend the City in tax refund lawsuits and litigate in state and federal courts.
• Manage discovery, depositions, motions, and appeals.
• Collaborate with auditors and appraisers.
• Work independently and in teams, meet deadlines.
• Advise on constitutional and statutory interpretation issues.

Skills

Civil litigation

Oral advocacy

Written communication

Time management

Collaboration

Judgment

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

California Bar admission

Tools

e-discovery tools

Job description

Cmcp's Tax Team in San Francisco defends the City in tax refund lawsuits, handling matters involving federal/state constitutional doctrines, complex property valuations, and diverse local tax issues.

Qualified attorneys are CA-licensed with 5+ years of civil litigation experience and a track record in complex litigation or financial transactions. Strong written and oral advocacy, teamwork, and adaptability are essential for this role.