Deputy County Attorney - Tax Administration

County of Wake, NC • Raleigh, NC

7d • $126,976 - $177,772 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. This role provides superior legal representation to the Department of Tax Administration and represents Wake County during general litigation in state court involving tax matters, including contested tax matters before the NC Property Tax Commission in tax appeals. The position also manages in rem tax foreclosures, debt collection actions, and appellate work, and collaborates with Wake County Tax Administration staff on tax-related litigation. A key function is providing legal advice on matters under the jurisdiction of the tax department. 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
• 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

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

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