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NYC Department of Finance

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 NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service.
 
 
 DOF&rsquo;s Legal Affairs Division serves as the in-house legal department, providing professional and comprehensive legal advice and services supporting a full range of city tax and other revenue-related matters. Legal Affairs Division attorneys and staff handle various legal issues, including real property taxes and exemptions, business income and excise taxes, collections, parking violations, treasury, land registry, Conciliation Bureau conferences, FOIL, and employment law.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 The Legal Affairs Division's Information Law and Legal Counsel Unit seeks an enthusiastic, self-motivated Information Law Attorney Intern to be part of a team handling a variety of legal counsel, information law, privacy and other data and disclosure related issues. Under close supervision and direction, duties and responsibilities will include the following:
 
 
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 Assist the Records Access Officer with the review and processing of Freedom of Information Law requests.
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 Research and assist with reports on information, data and privacy matters. Handle electronic case tracking and management.
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 Perform legal research and draft detailed memoranda, legal responses, policy statements and other documents.
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 Assist in drafting, preparing and reviewing legal letters, notices, reports and other communications.
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 Handle electronic case tracking and management.
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 Create and update tracking documents and maintain required records for compliance with legal requirements.
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 Under close direction, may serve as liaison with the Law Department on agency litigation matters.
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 With guidance, prepare and review petitions or cases for administrative hearings.
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 Participate in projects and handle matters in other areas as determined by the General Counselor Division manager.
 
 
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 Additional Information
 
 
 
 In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
 
 
 This position will require employees to have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to an additional background investigation before appointment. The candidate(s) will be required to pass the FTI background investigation as a term and condition of employment.
 
 
 AGENCY ATTORNEY INTERNE - 30086
 
 
 
 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.
 
 
 
 Preferred Skills
 
 
 
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 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. -Strong research and writing abilities, with close attention to detail. -Experience working on confidential and sensitive matters. -Ability to organize, track and manage complex documents and records for legal compliance. -Ability and flexibility to balance multiple assignments and responsibilities.
 
 
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 Public Service Loan Forgiveness
 
 
 As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education&rsquo;s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
 
 
 Residency Requirement
 
 
 New York City residency is not required for this position.
 
 
 Additional Information
 
 
 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.
 
 
 , $72,510.00 &ndash; $83,388.00
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Information Attorney Intern

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Information Attorney Intern