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Assistant City Solicitor or Deputy City Solicitor - Tax & Revenue Unit
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Philadelphia, PA
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Company Description 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. What we offer Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs. Benefits - We care about your well-being. Agency Description The City of Philadelphia Law Department acts as general counsel for the entire City government structure. 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 220 attorneys and 100 professional staff to support seamless operations, reduce legal liability for the City, and challenge threats to 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 real impact on the city of Philadelphia. We celebrate the diversity of our staff, the City's workforce, and the residents whom we serve and promote an environment of comradery, accountability, and inclusiveness.The Tax & Revenue Unit represents the City, as plaintiff, seeking to collect taxes and certain other amounts 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 certain 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. The Department of Revenue is selected to administer these contracts, in conjunction with the Law Department's Tax Unit, because of its expertise in the field of taxation and because of its experience in hiring tax collectors. Job Description The Law Department's Tax and Major Tax Litigation Unit is seeking a licensed Pennsylvania attorney to fill an Assistant City Solicitor or Deputy City Solicitor position. Prior litigation experience is preferred. Strong writing and research skills is required. In addition, excellent organizational and time management skills is necessary. Judicial law clerks and fellows are a plus. Professional work experience before law school is also a plus. This is an excellent opportunity to obtain tax litigation experience. Essential Functions The duties of an Assistant City Solicitor in the Tax Unit's Major Tax Litigation Division primarily consist of litigating agency and state court actions from the pleading stage through trial, which encompasses: Reviewing and filing court actions; Trying state court collection cases before the Court of Common Pleas; Trying agency appeal cases before the Tax Review Board and resulting statutory appeals in state court; Attending court conferences and hearings; Drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs; and Researching and analyzing complex legal issues The duties of a Deputy City Solicitor in the Major Tax Litigation Division primarily consist of all of the above, in addition to the following: Mentoring junior attorneys in the Division. Assisting the Divisional Deputy with training and case management; Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 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 work with and/or 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 Assistant City Solicitor candidates must have one (1) plus years of relevant experience within a legal setting. This can be an entry level position. Deputy City Solicitor candidates should have a minimum of four (4) years of relevant legal experience. Legal experience should include some or most of those described under Essential Functions. 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 eligible to become a member of the Pennsylvania Bar within six (6) months. Additional Information TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume. Salary Range: Up to $101,067 - Commensurate with education and experienceDid you know? We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays Generous retirement savings options are available *The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-XXXX or send an email to XXXX@phila.gov.For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx PDN-9bbd5067-1a64-472a-bfca-7c4325e5c359
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