Legal Assistant – Tax Litigation and Collections Unit

Position SummaryThe Law Department’s Tax Litigation and Collections Unit is hiring a Legal Assistant to work with the Business Tax Litigation Unit.The Legal Assistant will work with the Legal Assistant Supervisor to support the attorneys in the Business Tax group with their caseload as well as work with taxpayers under the supervision of attorneys. Essential FunctionsServe as liaison between the attorneys, other Legal Assistants, taxpayers, and others to facilitate disputes and resolutions in the City’s interest. Collaborate with revenue department regarding customer needs, data sharing, increased revenue, reduced costs, and improved communications.Court communications to ensure efficient case management.Inventory maintenance both building and reviewing for appropriateness with respect to court and client.Collaborate with Tax Litigation and Collections Unit to ensure efficient handling of cases.Assist attorneys with drafting of discovery and other legal pleadings as well as gathering responsive documents to discovery propounded by opponents.Review accounts for legal action under the supervision of one or more attorneys.Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesExcellent written and oral communicationExcellent organizational skillsExcellent time management skillsAbility to work in a demanding and fast-paced settingAbility to work collaboratively with diverse team membersExperience with Word and ExcelAbility to learn promptly to use custom City applications (Prism) required