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    Agency Attorney Tax Intern - New York, United States - New York City, NY

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    Description


    The NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service.


    The Legal Affairs Division serves as the in-house legal department for DOF, providing professional and comprehensive legal advice and services supporting a full range of city tax and other revenue-related matters.

    Legal Affairs Division attorneys and staff handle various legal issues, including real property taxes and exemptions, business income and excise taxes, collections, parking violations, treasury, land registry, Conciliation Bureau conferences, FOIL, and employment law.

    We are seeking to hire two (2) enthusiastic Agency Attorney Tax Interns in our Tax Law Unit. The selected candidates will participate on a knowledgeable and experienced team of tax attorneys.

    Under close supervision, the Agency Attorney Tax Interns will receive legal training and practical experience in Department of Finance Tax Law work as follows:


    • Research and analyze tax law cases, statutes and regulations. Assist in drafting DOF Letter Rulings on income and excise tax issues and other legal memos.
    • Assist in preparing legal arguments and train to represent DOF in conferences before the Conciliation Bureau, and in hearings before other forums as needed.
    • Work with tax attorneys to provide counsel on legal questions from DOF staff, managers and outside practitioners. Provide legal analysis and recommendations.
    • Assist with drafting, reviewing and updating tax forms, taxpayer communications, and guidance.
    • Work on Law Department requests for tax litigation and other matters being handled for DOF.
    • Prepare and review documents in response to various information requests.
    • Assist with DOF rule drafting and legislative projects.
    • Participate in division and agency projects and handling assignments as needed in tax or other legal areas under the direction of the General Counsel or other division manager or director.
    Minimum Qualifications

    Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals (Sections 520.3 or or admission to the New York State Bar.

    Preferred Skills


    • Demonstrated interest in public service and interest in tax work, including business income and excise taxes - Enrollment in an LLM program, or other experience with federal or state and local tax matters, in particular New York City and New York State business income and excise tax matters will be considered. Relevant internship experience, clerkship experience and tax coursework or other tax background will also be considered. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong research and writing abilities, and the demonstrated ability to successfully balance multiple assignments and projects is preferred. Ability to write clearly and concisely, and present complex legal issues in a manner that is simple and readily understandable is required. - Flexibility to take on new assignments and participate in various projects on an as needed basis, and to handle research matters that are time sensitive.
    Public Service Loan Forgiveness


    As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

    For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at

    Residency Requirement

    New York City Residency is not required for this position.

    Additional Information


    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.

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