Real Property Attorney Intern

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, legal responses, policy statements and other documents.
• Aid in reviewing, analyzing, and drafting State and local legislation, policies, and agency rules, forms, and communications.
• Provide legal counsel to the agency's operational staff and serve as a liaison to operational staff on matters being handled by the unit and by the Law Department.
• Participate in division and agency projects and assist with reports.
• Research and draft responses to claims or actions filed against the agency as needed.
• Serve as a liaison with the Law Department on agency litigation matters.
• Assist in preparing petitions and cases for administrative hearings, including matters involving Real Property Income and Expense (RPIE), Small Claims Assessment Review (SCAR), and other related proceedings as needed.
• Participate in projects and assist with matters in other areas as assigned by the General Counsel or Division Manager.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals (Sections 520.3 or 520.5) or admission to the New York State Bar.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as strong research and writing abilities and attention to detail.
• Experience with real property tax assessment, tax exemption and abatement, or tax map matters is a plus.
• Ability to balance multiple assignments and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 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 520.5) or admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong research and writing abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience with real property tax assessment, tax exemption and abatement, or tax map matters.
• Ability to balance multiple assignments and responsibilities.

Pay

$72,510.00 – $83,388.00

Schedule

Not specified