Tax Litigation Trial Attorney, DC

DC Government; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) in the District of Columbia is the chief legal office of the District. This position sits in the Tax Litigation Section of OAG’s Commercial Division, handling affirmative and defensive tax litigation before the DC Superior Court.

The successful candidate will work under the Section Chief, collaborate with the Office of Tax and Revenue, review tax assessments, prepare motions and briefs, supervise staff, and contribute to monthly and quarterly reports.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of litigation experience, preferably in state and local tax law in the District of Columbia.
• Familiarity with analysis of financial statements (including income and expense reports).
• Familiarity with mass appraisal and property valuation concepts.
• Excellent oral and writing skills.
• Ability to be a team player and to lead support staff in a litigation environment.

Responsibilities

• Review information presented by OTR and relevant case law to determine which tax assessment appeal cases should be set for the trial track.
• Prepare responses, motions, legal briefs, and memoranda for tax assessment appeal cases and other assigned tax matters.
• Participate in all facets of discovery, including propounding and responding to written discovery requests, collecting responsive documents, taking and defending depositions, and identifying and working with expert witnesses.
• Present oral arguments and conduct bench trials, including preparing fact and expert witnesses, examinations, and exhibits.
• Perform extensive legal research and prepare detailed findings of fact and conclusions of law after trial, in accordance with policies and precedents.
• Assess cases for settlement, handle mediations and other dispute resolution conferences, consult with OTR and prepare settlements and court papers to implement them.
• Assist with compiling monthly and quarterly statistical and status reports.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Section Chief or supervisors.

Skills

Litigation experience

Oral communication

Written communication

Team leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) in the District of Columbia is the chief legal office of the District. This position sits in the Tax Litigation Section of OAG’s Commercial Division, handling affirmative and defensive tax litigation before the DC Superior Court.

The successful candidate will work under the Section Chief, collaborate with the Office of Tax and Revenue, review tax assessments, prepare motions and briefs, supervise staff, and contribute to monthly and quarterly reports.