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About the Role
The New York City Law Department is seeking applications for the position of Division Chief for its Tax and Bankruptcy Litigation Division. This division handles significant matters including defending against property tax challenges, acquiring property, handling real estate closings, litigating income and excise tax issues, and protecting the City's interests in bankruptcy court. The Division Chief leads approximately 30 attorneys and 25 support professionals, advises agencies on legal and policy matters, and manages an appellate practice.
Responsibilities
- Leads the teams and oversees the work of the Division.
- Advises agencies and officials on a wide variety of legal and policy matters related to tax, bankruptcy, and land use.
- Manages an extremely robust appellate practice in both state and federal court.
Requirements
- Must be admitted to the New York State Bar.
- Extensive background in handling Article 78 proceedings and plenary actions.
- Highly proficient in brief writing and oral argument.
- Solid understanding of the matters handled by the division is preferred.
- Commitment to public service.
- Experience in successfully leading a team of attorneys and legal support professionals handling challenging matters is required.
- Experience advising clients and negotiating settlements.
- Creative problem-solvers who seek to optimize how cases are managed.
- Able to demonstrate dedication to growing and developing the skills of the Division.
Skills
- Brief writing
- Oral argument
- Team leadership
- Client advising
- Negotiation
- Problem-solving
- Case management optimization
- Staff development
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Extensive background
- Experience in successfully leading a team
Education Level
- New York State Bar admission
Salary/Compensations
- USD 228647 - USD 228647
About the Company
- The New York City Law Department is seeking applications for the position of Division Chief for its Tax and Bankruptcy Litigation Division.
- The Tax and Bankruptcy Litigation Division comprises four distinct practice areas: Tax Certiorari, Condemnation, Income and Excise Taxation, and Bankruptcy.
- The Division’s attorneys and legal support professionals work on a wide range of significant matters including: defending against challenges to assessed real property values for property tax purposes to ensure the City’s continued fiscal health; acquiring property by eminent domain or negotiated acquisition to facilitate public projects and infrastructure; handling real estate closings for the City and various title questions; litigating issues regarding income and excise tax matters before administrative tribunals and other courts; and protecting the City's interests in bankruptcy court.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.