Deputy City Solicitor – Tax Litigation and Collections Unit – Real Estate Tax Division

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for headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections when posting has real specific content. We must preserve all substantive info, no boilerplate, no navigation, etc. No job title heading. No Job ID etc. No Pay/Schedule/Benefits unless posting actually states them. The posting includes Salary Range: $97,299 to $117,022 - Commensurate with education and experience. That's pay info. So we can include Pay section with that salary range. Benefits: posting lists many benefits: unlimited free public transportation, 8 weeks paid parental leave, comprehensive health coverage, wellness program, paid vacation/sick leave/holidays, generous retirement savings, Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, tuition discounts/scholarships, etc. So Benefits section should include those. Schedule: posting says fully onsite, expected to report in person five days per week. That's schedule info. So we can include Schedule section with that. Also we need sections: About the role (maybe a brief description of role? The posting includes Position Summary and description of duties; we can put that under Responsibilities? Actually we have separate sections: About the role (maybe overview), Responsibilities (duties), Requirements (maybe qualifications?), Skills (competencies), Qualifications (education/experience), Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to avoid filler. Let's extract content. First, we have an introductory paragraph about Philadelphia and city employment. That's generic but could be considered "About the role"? Actually "About the role" could be a summary of the position: The Tax Litigation and Collections Unit role. The posting includes Position Summary: "The functions listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role." Then list of duties. So we can put that as About the role? Or we could treat that as Responsibilities. The instruction: use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we need to decide which headings to include based on content. We have: - Position Summary / Duties: Trying foreclosure cases, trying real property market value and exemption appeal cases, handling appeals, representing City, drafting pleadings, researching, etc. Also Essential Functions list with many specifics. That's responsibilities. - Competencies, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: list of knowledge, skills, abilities. That's Skills section. - Qualifications: intermediate level position, minimum approx five years legal experience, law degree from ABA accredited, must be member in good standing of PA Bar or eligible via reciprocity. Also continued employment discretion. That's Qualifications. - Work Location & Onsite Expectations: fully onsite, five days per week. That's Schedule. - Who Thrives In This Role: description of candidate traits. Could be part of About the role or maybe Skills? But we can include as About the role? Actually About the role could be a brief overview of the role and environment. We have a paragraph at start: "A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent..." That's generic city description, not specific to role. Might be considered boilerplate? It's not about the role specifically. Might be considered fluff but still substantive? The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The city description is not boilerplate but it's generic marketing. Might be considered okay to keep as About the role? However it's not specific to the role; but we could still include as About the role because it's about working at the city. The instruction says include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text. The city description is not filler; it's substantive about the employer. So we could include About the role with that paragraph plus maybe the Agency Description? Actually Agency Description is about Law Department. That's also substantive. Could be part of About the role. We need to avoid duplication. Let's structure:

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... city description ... Agency Description ... maybe also "Who Thrives In This Role"?

But we must not repeat job title as heading. We need to ensure we don't include filler like "Commendable with experience" etc. The Pay section includes salary range; we should not include "Commensurate with education and experience" as filler? That's part of the salary range description; it's okay to keep. We must not include application instructions like "TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume." That's application instruction; remove. We must not include EEO boilerplate at end; remove. We must not include vaccination policy? That's maybe not boilerplate but could be considered relevant? It's about employment condition. Might be considered substantive but not in the listed sections; we could maybe include under About the role or Benefits? It's not a benefit. Could be omitted as not fitting sections; but instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; but we only have allowed sections headings; we could put extra info in a

under About the role if relevant. The vaccination policy is substantive; we could include under About the role as a note. However the instruction says remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. Vaccination policy is not those; it's a condition of employment. Might be okay to keep. But we need to avoid creating sections not listed; we can embed extra paragraphs under existing sections. Let's extract substantive content: - Intro paragraph about Philadelphia: "A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact. As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here." - Agency Description: "The City of Philadelphia Law Department serves as general counsel to the entire City government. We provide legal advice to all City officials, employees, departments, agencies, boards, and commissions concerning any matters related to the exercise of their official powers. The Law Department's civil practice includes unique issues involving public interest in business, health, safety, commerce, civil rights, taxation, and community development. We employ more than 290 attorneys and 130 professional staff to support seamless operations, reduce the City's legal liability, and address threats to the quality of life impacting the taxpayers of Philadelphia. We are an ever-evolving Department where all are empowered to reach their full potential, to collaborate with clients as true partners, and to see their work have a tangible impact on the city of Philadelphia. We celebrate the diversity of our staff, the City’s workforce, and the residents we serve, and we promote an environment of camaraderie, accountability, and inclusiveness." - Tax Litigation and Collections Unit description: "The Tax Litigation and Collections Unit represents the City, as plaintiff, seeking to collect taxes and certain other debts owed to the City, and represents the City as defendant in cases where taxpayers dispute their liabilities. The Department of Revenue is responsible for collecting all taxes due to the City and to the School District of Philadelphia, and for collecting water and sewer charges and other debts to the City. From time to time, the Law Department seeks professional services providers to assist it in its work, including third-party collection services and outside counsel." - Professional Responsibility & Public Service: "We serve the residents of Philadelphia by providing excellent legal counsel as trustworthy partners to our clients, no matter the challenges we face. Our work frequently involves sensitive matters, confidential information, and communication with City officials and client agencies. All staff are expected to work collectively to demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, discretion, and a strong commitment to public service." - Position Summary / Duties: list of functions: Trying foreclosure cases for real estate taxes and other City municipal claims before the Court of Common Pleas. Trying real property market value and exemption appeal cases before the Court of Common Pleas. Handling some further appeals to Commonwealth Court from the above matters in collaboration with the Appeals Unit. Representing the City, including the Sheriff’s Office, in various matters as defense counsel, including quiet title and conservatorship matters. Handling appeals for real estate tax interest and penalties and disputes involving City real estate tax programs – including its Owner Occupant Payment Agreement (“OOPA”), Longtime Owner Occupant (“LOOP”), Senior Tax Freeze, and Homestead Exemption appeals – before the Tax Review Board and when further appealed to Common Pleas. Drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs. Researching and analyzing legal issues. - Essential Functions: Attend all real estate tax assessment and exemption pre-trial conferences weekly, as well as argue nunc pro tunc assessment and exemption motions before the Court weekly. Attend Tax Review Board hearings as needed at least 3-5 hearings per month; File intervention petitions and argue the City’s position in Act 135 conservatorship actions as needed; Assist current Senior Attorney in defending voluminous motions and mandamus lawsuits filed against the Sheriff’s Office when needed; Perform research and advise Revenue Chief Counsel on complicated issues of tax legislation, particularly pertaining to the Uniformity Clause of the Pennsylvania Constitution; Assist on litigation strategies with junior attorneys in the Unit. Handle individual account problems assigned by Divisional Deputy; Handle other litigation matters that may be assigned to the Unit. Attending Motions Court hearings 2-3 days per week on average; Handle individual account problems assigned by Divisional Deputy; Handle other litigation matters that may be assigned to the Unit. - Competencies, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: list: Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules and process; Significant experience in the City of Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas; Ability to analyze large amounts of information, determine relevant facts, and propose viable solutions; Ability to find what applicable laws and regulations apply to a specific matter; Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. Must be able to clearly present and explain their case to arbitrators, Board members, opposing parties, or judges, and listen, answer questions, present to large groups and high-level officials and employ diplomacy in challenging situations. Ability to effectively communicate complex rules and procedures to the public and to businesses. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to identify and analyze legal issues within complex fact patterns. Ability to foster and maintain a collegial, inclusive, and professional work environment. Excellent writing, case management, negotiating, and trial skills. Ability to support and supervise a team of attorneys and professional staff. Ability to train professional legal staff as well as non-legal staff on applicable legal requirements. Excellent judgment and critical thinking in high-pressure situations. Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work on teams and collaborate with colleagues and clients; - Qualifications: This is an intermediate level position, with a minimum of approximately five (5) plus years of legal experience relevant to the subject matter and/or responsibilities required. Candidates must have a law degree from an ABA accredited law school and must either be a member in good standing of the Pennsylvania Bar, or currently be eligible to be admitted by reciprocity to practice in Pennsylvania (Pa.B.A.R. 204). Continued employment of attorneys not admitted to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania within six (6) months of hire is at the discretion of the Law Department. - Work Location & Onsite Expectations: This position is designated as fully onsite and employees are expected to report in person five (5) days per week, in accordance with the City