Tax Commission Hearing Officer

New York City, NY • Manhattan, NY

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About The Position

The Office of Administrative Tax Appeals (OATA) is an umbrella agency comprised of the Tax Appeals Tribunal and the Tax Commission. OATA seeks attorneys to serve as Tax Commission Hearing Officers in appeals filed by taxpayers seeking not-for-profit exemptions from real property taxes after their applications for exemption were denied by the New York City Department of Finance. Hearing Officers will review taxpayer claims and documentary submissions, conduct hearings, and draft written determinations granting or denying the appeal as directed by, and under delegation from, the Tax Commission President.

Requirements

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• At least five (5) years of legal experience for Assignment Level (AL) 04.
• Experience in using PC software, particularly Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Microsoft Word.

Nice To Haves

• 5 or more years of litigation experience.
• Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal, analytical, research, problem solving, multi-tasking and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Review taxpayer claims and documentary submissions.
• Conduct hearings.
• Draft written determinations granting or denying the appeal.

Benefits

• Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees