Collections Attorney
Core
In-house attorney representing the NYC Department of Finance in debt collection matters, including tax warrants, bankruptcy, foreclosures, and enforcement actions.
Role type
Senior IC collections attorney
Builds
Legal strategies and documentation for recovering city revenue
Domain
Public sector finance and tax law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
legal research, drafting legal memoranda and documents, bankruptcy law expertise, mortgage foreclosure handling, court representation, legislative analysis, CPLR litigation
Preferred skills
experience with Public Improvement Liens, bonds, and levy issues
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Represent the agency in court and administrative proceedings; draft and review legislation, policies, and regulations; advise operational staff on debt collection legal issues; handle general legal matters and special assignments
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC