City and County of San Francisco

Under general administrative direction, performs difficult and responsible professional legal work as legal advisor to the Tax Administrator on the legality of all actions taken by him pursuant to his duties as prescribed by the Charter; and performs related duties as required.

Requires considerable responsibility for: Interpreting and carrying out existing methods and procedures relative to the legal processes of the Office of the Tax Collector; making regular important contacts with other legal representatives, court officials and outside organizations and agencies in connection with the legal aspects of the office operation; preparing and reviewing complex and important legal instruments, papers and legislation.

1. Interprets statutes, analyzes problems and advises the Tax Administrator of conclusions relative to the legal aspects of actions taken or proposed by the Tax Administrator; analyzes and interprets laws, contracts and other documents in connection with which the Office of the Tax Collector has responsibility.

2. Reviews existing procedures to determine their conformity with the law; interprets and reports on legislative actions which may affect or relate to the operations of the Office of the Tax Collector.

3. Prepares written analyses of prospective laws; aids in devising procedures for custody of legal records of the Tax Collector's Office and in adapting statutory procedures for administration.

4. Remains current on all laws and legal opinions relating to the operations of the Office of the Tax Collector.

5. Prepares recommendations for compromise and release of claims to the Board of Supervisors and makes appearances before the board to explain such matters.

6. Prepares legal actions and does necessary research work in connection with the collection of delinquent accounts, such as for personal property taxes, business taxes, health and welfare department claims, claims for damage to city property and collection of rental due on city owned property.

Knowledge of : state and municipal codes, laws, and ordinances as applied to the operations of the Office of the Tax Collector.

Ability to or Skill to: gather, analyze and apply legal data and evidence; present legal arguments and statements effectively in oral and written form; handle legal correspondence and procedures with tact and accuracy; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; inspire confidence in clients and work effectively with representatives of other agencies.

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Experience:
Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience as a practicing attorney.

License and Certification:
Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California. Substitution:

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From: Original Entrance examination

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.