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Position Summary The Law Department’s Tax Litigation and Collections Unit is hiring a Legal Assistant to work with the Property Use & Transfer Tax (PUTT) Division. The Legal Assistant will work with the Legal Assistant Supervisor to support the attorneys in the PUTT group with their caseload as well as work with taxpayers under the supervision of attorneys. Essential Functions The functions listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or essential functions. Duties may be modified, assigned, or reassigned as operational needs evolve, consistent with applicable law. • Serve as liaison between the attorneys, other Legal Assistants, taxpayers, and others to facilitate disputes and resolutions in the City’s interest. • Collaborate with revenue department regarding customer needs, data sharing, increased revenue, reduced costs, and improved communications. • Court communications to ensure efficient case management. • Inventory maintenance both building and reviewing for appropriateness with respect to court and client. • Collaborate with Tax Litigation and Collections Unit to ensure efficient handling of cases. • Assist attorneys with drafting of discovery and other legal pleadings as well as gathering responsive documents to discovery propounded by opponents. • Review accounts for legal action under the supervision of one or more attorneys.