Deputy City Solicitor – Tax Litigation and Collections Unit – Real Estate Tax Division
Core
Litigating real estate tax foreclosure, market value, and exemption appeal cases for the City of Philadelphia before the Court of Common Pleas and Commonwealth Court.
Role type
Senior litigation attorney (tax law)
Builds
Legal defense strategies and court arguments for municipal tax claims
Domain
Public sector law / Real estate taxation
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Litigation, trial advocacy, legal research, legal writing, tax law expertise, oral argument, case management, strategic analysis
Preferred skills
Experience with Pennsylvania Uniformity Clause, mentoring junior attorneys, handling conservatorship actions
Technologies
Court of Common Pleas procedures, Commonwealth Court procedures, Tax Review Board processes
Responsibilities
Argue foreclosure and exemption appeal cases; handle appeals for tax interest and penalties; draft pleadings, motions, and briefs; advise on complex tax legislation; supervise and train legal staff
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership