Division Chief - Tax and Bankruptcy Litigation Division
About The Position
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. Moreover, the Division handles its own appeals and manages an extremely robust appellate practice in both state and federal court. The Division Chief leads the teams and oversees the work of the Division, which consists of approximately 30 attorneys and 25 support professionals. The Division Chief also advises agencies and officials on a wide variety of legal and policy matters related to tax, bankruptcy, and land use matters.
Requirements
- 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
- Experience in successfully leading a team of attorneys and legal support professionals handling challenging matters
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Solid understanding of the matters handled by the division
- Commitment to public service
Responsibilities
- Leads the teams and oversees the work of the Division, which consists of approximately 30 attorneys and 25 support professionals.
- Advises agencies and officials on a wide variety of legal and policy matters related to tax, bankruptcy, and land use matters.
- Defending against challenges to assessed real property values for property tax purposes.
- 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.
- Protecting the City's interests in bankruptcy court.
- Handles its own appeals and manages an extremely robust appellate practice in both state and federal court.
- Leading a team of attorneys and legal support professionals handling challenging matters.
- Advising clients and negotiating settlements.
- Optimizing how cases are managed.
- Growing and developing the skills of the Division.
Benefits
- Inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce
- Work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
