Tax Attorney Interne

About the role

NYC Department of Finance (DOF) administers the city’s tax revenue laws fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service. DOF’s Legal Affairs Division serves as the in‑house legal department, providing professional and comprehensive legal advice and services on city tax and other revenue‑related matters. Attorneys and staff handle real property taxes and exemptions, business income and excise taxes, collections, parking violations, treasury, land registry, Conciliation Bureau conferences, FOIL, and employment law. The Tax Attorney Interne will work with a team of knowledgeable tax attorneys in the Tax Law Unit, reporting to the Director of Tax Law, receiving legal training and practical experience in DOF’s Tax Law. All hires must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form. New York City residency is not required for this position.

Responsibilities

• 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 handle assignments as needed in tax or other legal areas under the direction of the General Counsel or other division manager or director.

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.

Skills

• Demonstrated interest in public service and interest in tax work, including business income and exc