Senior Legal Assistant – Tax Litigation and Collections Unit

The City of Philadelphia's Law Department is seeking a Senior Legal Assistant to join its Tax Litigation and Collections Unit. This role involves working closely with attorneys and Revenue Department staff to manage and oversee the City's professional collection services contracts. The position is based within the Collections Unit of the Department of Revenue, with dual reporting responsibilities to the Chief Revenue Counsel and the Deputy Revenue Commissioner for Collections.

Key responsibilities include creating, overseeing, evaluating, and amending contracts, as well as monitoring them for conformance. The Senior Legal Assistant will serve as a liaison between attorneys, other legal assistants, taxpayers, and other stakeholders to facilitate disputes and resolutions in the City's interest. Additionally, the role involves collaborating with the Revenue Department regarding customer needs, data sharing, increased revenue, reduced costs, and improved communications.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational and time management abilities, and the capacity to work collaboratively with diverse team members in a demanding and fast-paced setting. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required, along with the ability to promptly learn and use custom City applications such as Prism. A Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent, along with three or more years of experience in a legal setting—preferably in a law firm or in-house legal department—is preferred.

The City of Philadelphia offers a comprehensive benefits package, including unlimited free public transportation through SEPTA's Key Advantage program, eight weeks of paid parental leave, comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, as well as generous retirement savings options. Employees may also be eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and access tuition discounts and scholarships through partnerships with local colleges and universities.

This position provides an opportunity to contribute to the City's efforts in tax litigation and collections, working within a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diversity and professional growth.