Business and Tax Litigation Attorney

2 months ago

San Francisco, California, United States City and County of San Francisco Full time
Job Description

About the Position

This role involves working with tax advice attorneys on the City's Tax Team to defend the City in tax suits filed by taxpayers, including high-value cases and cases of first impression. The position would involve significant law and motion practice, bench trials, and all levels of appellate review.

Key Responsibilities

  • Defend the City in tax suits filed by taxpayers, including high-value cases and cases of first impression.
  • Work with tax advice attorneys on the City's Tax Team to develop and implement tax litigation strategies.
  • Conduct law and motion practice, bench trials, and all levels of appellate review.
  • Collaborate with other attorneys and staff to identify and assess substantive and procedural legal issues.
  • Develop and maintain expertise in state and local tax law, including gross receipts taxes, transfer taxes, property taxes, and others.
  • Stay up-to-date on changes in tax law and regulations, and apply this knowledge to inform litigation strategies.
  • Work effectively and efficiently, meet multiple competing deadlines, manage workload changes, and dive into new assignments quickly.
  • Excellent written and oral communication and advocacy skills.
  • Ability to manage, investigate, and litigate multiple matters.
  • Ability to handle all phases of litigation, including written discovery, depositions, motion practice, settlement negotiations, non-jury trials, and appeals.
  • Experience handling court appearances and oral argument.
  • Familiarity with state rules of civil procedure and San Francisco local rules.
  • Experience with e-discovery.
  • Demonstrated interest, comfort, and good working knowledge of sophisticated document review tools.
  • Ability to work effectively with paralegals, legal assistants, investigators, and other colleagues.
  • Ability to exercise excellent judgment, adapt to changes, and be curious.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
  • Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
  • Interest and ability to work successfully as part of a team.

Requirements

  • Licensed to practice law in California.
  • Five or more years of civil litigation experience.
  • Knowledge of or background in state and local tax law, including gross receipts taxes, transfer taxes, property taxes, and others, or an interest in such subject matters.

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