NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service.
The Mayor’s Office of Deed Theft Prevention (MODTP) is located within the NYC Department of Finance (DOF) and reports directly to the Commissioner of Finance (DOF) and the NYC Mayor’s Office. The office is responsible for identifying emerging deed theft trends throughout New York City, coordinating outreach and education efforts, assisting residents with navigating available resources and facilitating referrals to appropriate legal and investigative partners.
is seeking a Deputy Director to support the operational, legal, and programmatic functions of the office. Reporting to the Director of MODPT, the Deputy Director will help oversee complex case coordination dealing with complicated determinations of law and fact, support policy and legislative initiatives, assist with interagency engagement, community outreach, investigation of deed theft complaints and contribute to the program development and office development.
The ideal candidate will play a key role in assisting the Director and staff with program development, coordinating with partnered agencies and legal services providers, and assisting homeowners with their complaints.
The selected candidate’s duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Additional Information: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed between the City and the Collective Bargaining Unit representing employees serving in the civil service title.
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements: To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.
New York City residency is not required for this position.