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Agency Attorney at City of New York

Agency Attorney

City of New York · NY, US

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Agency Attorney

City of New York · NY, US

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About the Role

The Office of Administrative Tax Appeals (OATA) is seeking an attorney to review and determine residency and other legal issues in appeals related to the recently enacted surcharge on non-primarily residences. Attorneys will also review and determine personal exemption appeals and serve as Judges/Hearing Officers in appeals for not-for-profit exemptions from real property taxes.

Responsibilities

  • Review and determine residency and other legal issues in appeals related to the surcharge on non-primarily residences.
  • Review and determine personal exemption appeals.
  • Serve as Judges/Hearing Officers in appeals for not-for-profit exemptions from real property taxes.
  • Review taxpayer claims and documentary submissions.
  • Request information from taxpayers.
  • Conduct hearings, where appropriate.
  • Draft written determinations granting or denying appeals under delegation from the Tax Commission President.

Requirements

  • Admission to the New York State Bar.
  • One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar.
  • Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
  • Must remain a Member of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of employment.
  • One year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment (for AL II).
  • Two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment (for AL III).

Skills

  • Experienced in using PC software.
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word

Location

  • New York

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Five years of experience as an attorney admitted to practice in the State of New York (for AL 04).
  • One year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar (for AL II).
  • Two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar (for AL III).

Education Level

  • Admission to the New York State Bar

Salary/Compensations

  • $125,000 to $150,000
  • USD 96638 - USD 146052

About the Company

  • The Office of Administrative Tax Appeals (OATA) is an umbrella agency comprised of the Tax Appeals Tribunal and the Tax Commission.
  • Agency: TAX COMMISSION
  • Job Category: Policy, Research & Analysis

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.