Deputy County Attorney - Tax Administration

About the role

This full-time position as Deputy County Attorney - Tax Administration is housed in the Wake County Attorney’s Office and reports directly to Senior Deputy County Attorneys. A hybrid position may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior legal representation to the Department of Tax Administration
• Represent Wake County during general litigation in state court involving tax matters, including contested tax matters before the NC Property Tax Commission in tax appeals
• Manage in rem tax foreclosures, debt collection actions, and appellate work
• Work with Wake County Tax Administration staff in handling any tax-related litigation
• Provide legal advice on any matter under the jurisdiction of the Department of Tax Administration

About Our Team

The Wake County Attorney’s Office advises county officials and departments on legal matters and represents the county in all courts and legal negotiations. The office provides legal advice, drafts legal documents, researches legal precedents, advises officials on legal implications of proposed actions, and ensures compliance with the law.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited school of law
• Ten years of experience as a practicing Attorney
• North Carolina Bar License
• Considerable knowledge of The Machinery Act as well as constitutional, federal, state, and local laws affecting local government tax collection
• Knowledge of NC law governing the levy of taxes, exemptions and exclusions, collections, and general tax collection procedures
• Knowledge of rules of procedure and evidence necessary to effectively represent Wake County’s interest in any matter involving local taxation
• Ability to prepare and try complex tax cases

Preferred Qualifications

• Real estate litigation experience
• Experience in ad valorem taxation matters, including county tax ad valorem valuation, property tax administration, and appeals
• Experience in real estate law, including reviewing appraisals, deeds, and business personal property records
• Experience in drafting pleadings and discovery in state court

Pay

Hiring range: $126,976.00 - $177,772.00

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM

Location

Justice Center, Raleigh, NC 27602

About Wake County

Consistently ranked among the best places to live and work in America, Wake County is home to NC State University, Research Triangle Park, and the Carolina Hurricanes. With over 1.2 million residents, it is North Carolina’s most populous county. The county uses a Council/Manager form of government and is known for fiscal responsibility, holding a AAA bond rating. Wake County offers abundant entertainment, recreation, and cultural attractions, including the North Carolina Museum of Art, JC Raulston Arboretum, and the Neuse River Trail.