Administrative Law Judge (Alj)

We are seeking an experienced tax attorney to become an Administrative Law Judge in the Administrative Law Judge Division of the New York City Tax Appeals Tribunal.

The Administrative Law Judge will conduct hearings and render written determinations in response to Petitions filed by taxpayers protesting notices issued by the NYC Department of Finance involving NYC business income and excise taxes (such as general corporation tax, unincorporated business tax, bank tax, commercial rent and real property transfer tax) and serve as a presiding officer to hear and decide small claims tax cases.

The Administrative Law Judge will also review and determine annual applications for correction of real property tax assessments on behalf of the NYC Tax Commission and conduct hearings and render written determinations on behalf of the NYC Office of Administrative Tax Appeals.

AGENCY ATTORNEY - 30087

1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
2. One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
3. Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements:
To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.