New York State Department of Taxation and Finance · 3 days ago
Senior Attorney (NY HELPS)
Albany, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$96K/yr - $121K/yr
2+ years expThe New York State Department of Taxation and Finance is seeking a Senior Attorney to serve in the Office of Counsel. This role involves providing legal advice, conducting research on tax laws, and representing the Department in legal matters.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Provide oral and written legal advice to others regarding the proper interpretations of Tax Law, Real Property Tax Law and other laws governing the Department’s core mission
Independently research various Tax laws, Real Property Tax Law and other legal matters; preparing analysis and written summaries of research
Provide oral and written advice to Department employees, taxpayers, tax practitioners and/or local governments concerning the proper interpretation of various sections of the Tax Law and the Real Property Tax Law
Draft or assist in drafting, budget bills and other legislation amending the Tax Law and the Real Property Tax Law, and participate in the advocacy of the legislation
Review and comment on legislation proposed by others and to participate in the drafting of departmental regulations in compliance with SAPA requirements
Provide representation for the Department in administrative hearings at the Division of Tax Appeals and/or in other court matters. Representation includes full case preparation; pleadings; hearings; and the writing of briefs and/or oral argument of tax cases
Qualification
Required
Admission to the NYS bar and two years of post-licensure professional legal experience
Law School Graduation (or other eligibility to take the NYS Bar Examination)
Admission to NYS Bar
One year as Assistant Attorney 2 or admission to the NYS Bar and one year of subsequent professional legal experience
Company
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
Our mission is to efficiently collect tax revenues in support of State services and programs while acting with integrity and fairness in the administration of the tax laws of New York State.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lauren Grasso
Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
Valerie DeBerry
Chief Human Resources Officer
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