Deputy County Attorney - Tax Administration

Wake County Government • Raleigh, NC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

If you're an Attorney who enjoys challenging litigation and values making a meaningful impact, this is an opportunity to serve one of North Carolina's fastest-growing counties. The Wake County Attorney’s Office is seeking applicants with general civil practice experience to serve as our next Deputy County Attorney - Tax Administration. This full-time position will be housed in the Wake County Attorney’s Office and will report directly to Senior Deputy County Attorneys. Essential Functions: Provide superior legal representation to the Department of Tax Administration Represent Wake County during general litigation in state court involving tax matters, which includes contested tax matters before the NC Property Tax Commission in tax appeals Manage in rem tax foreclosures, debt collection actions and appellate work Work with Wake County Tax Administration staff in the handling of any tax-related litigation Provide legal advice on any matter under the jurisdiction of this department which is an integral function of this position NOTE: A hybrid position may be considered

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited school of law
• Ten years of experience as a practicing Attorney
• North Carolina Bar License

Nice To Haves

• Real estate litigation experience
• Experience in ad valorem taxation matters with experience in county tax ad valorem valuation, property tax administration and appeals
• Experience in real estate law including reviewing appraisals, deeds and business personal property records
• Experience in drafting pleadings and discovery in state court
• Considerable knowledge of The Machinery Act as well as constitutional, federal, state, and local laws affecting local government tax collection
• Knowledge of NC law governing the levy of taxes, exemptions and exclusions, collections and general tax collection procedures
• Knowledge of rules of procedure and evidence necessary to effectively represent Wake County’s interest in any matter involving local taxation
• Ability to prepare and try complex tax cases

Responsibilities

• Provide superior legal representation to the Department of Tax Administration
• Represent Wake County during general litigation in state court involving tax matters, which includes contested tax matters before the NC Property Tax Commission in tax appeals
• Manage in rem tax foreclosures, debt collection actions and appellate work
• Work with Wake County Tax Administration staff in the handling of any tax-related litigation
• Provide legal advice on any matter under the jurisdiction of this department which is an integral function of this position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree