Job Description

The Law Department’s Tax Unit needs a Legal Assistant to work in the Real Estate Tax Division of the Law Department assisting in handling of Sheriff Sale matters and other duties related to the collection of delinquent Real Estate taxes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Meet with taxpayers on-a-daily basis.
• Enter taxpayers into agreements for delinquent real estate taxes.
• Review title reports in advance of the filing of the sheriff sale petition.
• Assist with preparing cases for the weekly Rule Hearings.
• Prepare and E-File various Court documents related to the sheriff sale process.
• Reviews and interprets real estate accounts and payment histories when needed.
• Work with the attorneys in the unit on various projects.

COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent written and oral communication
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work in a demanding and fast-paced setting
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse team members
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Experience with Word and Excel
• Ability to learn promptly to use custom City applications (ACIS and APMS) required

Qualifications

Preferred candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate or equivalent and have three or more years’ experience in a legal setting, preferably in a law firm or an in-house legal department. 

Additional Information

TO APPLY: INTERESTED CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A COVER LETTER, REFERENCES AND RESUME.

Any questions related to this position should be directed to Frank Paiva, Chief Deputy of Tax Litigation, Law Department (Frank.Paiva@phila.gov). 

Salary Range: $42,000 - $50,000 

Did you know?

• We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer
• 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available

*THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST BE A CITY OF PHILADELPHIA RESIDENT WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF HIRE

_PLEASE NOTE THAT EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA IS REQUIRING ALL NEW EMPLOYEES TO PRESENT PROOF OF VACCINATION AGAINST COVID-19. _

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov.

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