Real Property Attorney Intern

Role Overview

Department and Legal Division

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, legal responses, policy statements, and other documents.
• Assist with state and local legislation, policies, agency rules, forms, and communications.
• Provide legal support to operational staff and liaise with the Law Department.
• Participate in projects and assist with reports.
• Research and draft responses to claims or actions against the agency.
• Assist with agency litigation matters and administrative hearing petitions and cases.
• Support RPIE, SCAR, and other related proceedings as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited United States law school under applicable New York Court of Appeals rules or admission to the New York State Bar.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong research, writing, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Experience with real property tax assessment, exemptions, abatements, or tax maps is a plus.
• Ability to balance multiple assignments and responsibilities.

Salary

• The salary range is $72,510-$83,388 per year.

Workplace

• The position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week under the applicable Remote Work Pilot Program.