Deputy City Attorney II/III (Municipal Tax)

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The Public Finance Division of the Municipal Branch of the Los Angeles City Attorney Office provides advice and legal representation to the Mayor, City Council and its Budget and Finance Committee, the City Administrative Officer (CAO), the Office of Finance, the Controller, the Treasurer, the Bureau of Sanitation and other City departments regarding municipal revenue matters, municipal tax collection and litigation, bankruptcy matters, Federal and State tax compliance matters, the City of Los Angeles 457(b) Plan and other employee benefits matters, as well as bond/debt matters of the City (including bond issuance, administration, disclosure and tax matters) and other financial issues.

The attorney assigned to this position will handle collections and refund claim litigation in the Superior Court, provide legal advice and representation on municipal tax and revenue issues, provide advice to the Office of Finance by evaluating and resolving taxpayer offers to settle tax assessments, and perform other duties in support of the Office of Finance as assigned. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, making court appearances, conducting trials, drafting settlement agreements and related contracts, and preparing written reports and recommendations for City Council approval when required.

Additional responsibilities may include the preparation of related ordinances for municipal financings, opinions related to municipal financings, City Council Reports, and other documents relating to municipal bond financings and municipal finance matters.

Applicants for this position must have a license to practice law in all of the courts in the State of California. Additional requirements include:

• At least 5 years of litigation experience, as well as demonstrated skills in legal research and writing;
• Knowledge of and experience with laws related to municipal taxation;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to work as a team member with City staff and external counsel.

Desirable Qualifications

The following qualifications are desirable:

• Knowledge of and experience with California and Federal taxation
• Knowledge of and experience with the Brown Act and the conduct of public meetings;
• Knowledge of and experience with the California Public Records Act; and
• Experience providing legal advice to public agencies and/or regulatory agencies, and public officials

Requirements for Application

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Candidates are required to submit two writing samples personally composed by the applicant in the past two years.

Current Location

City Hall East, 200 N. Main Street, Los Angeles. Position is subject to assignment at any location within the County of Los Angeles.

Work Location and Parking

This position requires regular onsite work. Employer-provided parking is limited and may not be available for this classification. Employees may be responsible for securing and paying for parking at nearby facilities.

Applicants are encouraged to review available commute and transportation resources through the City’s COMMUTEwell program. For more information, please visit: https://lacommutewell.com.

Probation

Appointment to this exempt position (non Civil-Service) will be subject to a two year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the two-year probationary period will result in tenure with the office.

Classification

For internal applicants only – Placement in this position will initially be as a lateral transfer with the selected candidate assuming the position in their current classification.

Retirement Benefits

Employees participate in the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System (LACERS), which includes mandatory employee pension contributions through payroll deduction. The City also contributes toward the employee’s retirement benefit. Contribution rates are established by the applicable retirement system and may

vary based on employee classification, membership status, and other factors. For more information, please visit: https://www.lacers.org.

Application and Deadline

Interested candidates should go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacityattorney/ to apply online.

Conflict-of-Interest

This position is designated as Category 1 on the Conflict-of-Interest Code.

Contact

Questions? Please email [email protected].