Tax Attorney Interne

Justia, Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

City of New York’s Department of Finance seeks an Attorney Intern for the Tax Law Unit. The role offers training in tax litigation, advisory work, and policy drafting under the supervision of the General Counsel and division managers.

The position emphasizes research, drafting, and client-ready legal analysis supporting DOF staff and external practitioners. Remote work up to 2 days/week is possible.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined by the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals or admission to the NYS Bar.
• Admission to the New York State Bar is required to practice law in New York.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze tax law cases, statutes and regulations.
• Assist in drafting DOF Letter Rulings on income and excise tax issues and other legal memos.
• Prepare legal arguments and train to represent DOF in conferences before the Conciliation Bureau, and in hearings before other forums as needed.
• Work with tax attorneys to provide counsel on legal questions from DOF staff, managers and outside practitioners.
• Assist with drafting, reviewing and updating tax forms, taxpayer communications, and guidance.
• Work on DOF rule drafting and legislative projects.
• Prepare and review documents in response to information requests.

Education

Graduation from an accredited United States law school

Admission to the New York State Bar

Job description

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.

Legal Affairs is seeking an enthusiastic individual to serve as a Tax Attorney Interne for the Tax Law Unit. The ideal candidate will work with a team of knowledgeable and experienced tax attorneys. In addition, the ideal candidate will receive legal training and practical experience in DOF’s Tax Law. Reporting to the Director of Tax Law, the selected candidate’s duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Research and analyze tax law cases, statutes and regulations. Assist in drafting DOF Letter Rulings on income and excise tax issues and other legal memos.
• Assist in preparing legal arguments and train to represent DOF in conferences before the Conciliation Bureau, and in hearings before other forums as needed.
• Work with tax attorneys to provide counsel on legal questions from DOF staff, managers and outside practitioners. Provide legal analysis and recommendations.
• Assist with drafting, reviewing and updating tax forms, taxpayer communications, and guidance.
• Work on Law Department requests for tax litigation and other matters being handled for DOF.
• Prepare and review documents in response to various information requests.
• Assist with DOF rule drafting and legislative projects.
• Participate in division and agency projects and handling assignments as needed in tax or other legal areas under the direction of the General Counsel or other division manager or director.

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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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.

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.